Senior Data Scientist

Location : San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

What is Verse?

Organizations today are under growing pressure to navigate the transition to clean energy — not just to meet sustainability goals, but to manage risk, control costs, and build long-term resilience. Yet the complexity of energy markets and a lack of accessible tools have made it difficult for most companies to take meaningful action. Verse was created to change that.

Our mission is to make the case for clean energy irrefutable. Through our AI-powered platform, Aria, we help organizations plan, procure, and operate clean energy to achieve their financial and sustainability goals. Verse transforms clean energy ambition into action — giving businesses the clarity and confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

The Role

Verse is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Science Team. In this position, you will play a key role in advancing cutting-edge forecasting algorithms to support the operation of distributed battery storage, demand response, and renewable energy. This is a senior role where you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models powering Verse software offerings related to distributed battery storage. You will work closely with other data science team members and software engineers to deliver production-grade machine learning solutions.Your research will help our customers deploy and operate renewable energy and battery storage resources, and will contribute to the transition toward a low-carbon economy. As a member of the Verse team, you will work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment where your expertise in machine learning, data science, and energy systems will be key to delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Learning / Data Science : Apply machine learning, data science and statistical methods to advance Verse forecasting capability that is embedded in our software offerings.
• Forecasting Methods : Be responsible for forecasting workflows that inform optimization methods to control battery storage systems, demand response, and other types of electricity market participation.
• Statistical Analysis : Use statistical methods to support decision making under uncertainty.
• Data Analysis and Modeling : Use advanced data analysis techniques, simulations, and energy modeling tools to forecast and provide insights relative to the performance of renewable energy resources, battery storage, and novel technologies.
• Conduct Advanced Research : Lead and contribute to high-impact research focused on energy systems, including renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.), energy storage, and novel technologies (e.g. green hydrogen).
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Work closely across business units and with our customers to share findings and ensure research outcomes are applied to real-world problems.

What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

What Will Make You Standout (Preferred Qualifications)

What Makes Verse a Great Place to Work?

Base Pay Range

$190,000 - $230,000

This is the estimated base salary range for this position, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.

Benefits and Employee Perks

Verse is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and compensation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

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