Careers at Urbio

At Urbio, we are accelerating the decarbonization of cities globally by improving the way their energy systems are planned. Our mission is to empower the key actors of the energy transition with next-generation software for designing future-proof systems that heat, cool and electrify buildings. We’re looking for impact-driven people to build together a globally leading software company that counteracts climate change. ​

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Modeling and Optimization Engineer 

You're both an expert in optimization modeling and a savvy programmer.

 

We are looking for a Modeling and Optimization Engineer who will be responsible for developing, scaling, and accelerating our models of urban energy infrastructure. These models are primarily, but not exclusively, mathematical optimization models. The role requires writing efficient code in both domain-specific and general-purpose languages.

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You also provide technical support and expertise to commercial team members and users, respond to user feedback, and assist with sales presentations and demonstrations. With an application-centric mindset, and outstanding abstraction skills, you rely on user requirements and product vision to elevate Urbio's Generative Design engine.

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Responsibilities

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Your tasks are to...​

• develop algorithms and models of energy supply systems and distribution networks

• employ and build upon our software stack for the processing and storage of model inputs and outputs

• participate in the product development with your technical expertise

• deliver clean and maintainable code

• be an active member of a growing software development team and exchange regularly

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Qualifications

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For this position you need to...

• have 3+ years of experience in formulating and implementing computational models of technical and/or economic principles

• have a strong background in mathematical optimization (OR, MILP, ...) and a corresponding language (ideally JuMP, alternatively AMPL, GAMS, ...)

• have good knowledge of Julia or alternatively several other programming languages that allow you to learn Julia very quickly

• have experience or at least a strong interest in writing SQL queries

• have developed software in a team and acquired the corresponding mindset and skills (agile processes, git, ...)

• have a good command of English

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You’re a great fit if you...

• have a solid background in energy-aspects of buildings, notably thermal and/or electric supply and distribution systems

• have experience with Machine Learning

• have a Swiss working permit or be eligible to work in Switzerland

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To thrive in this position, you also need to enjoy a fast-paced scale-up environment and have the following personality traits:

• passionate about climate, energy and digitalization

• positive, dynamic and high-energy personality, with the ability to flexibly adapt to changing priorities

• proactive, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

• ability to work independently while aligning with the broader team on goals & expectations, and give and receive constructive feedback

• ability and desire to maintain high-quality, detail-oriented work while moving fast and on short deadlines

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Offer

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We offer you a position that allows you to constantly acquire knowledge on programming concepts and modeling aspects, gain practical experience in a range of urban energy topics, while exchanging regularly with colleagues and customers. Furthermore, the creative problem solver in you is constantly solicited and challenged.

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Working at Urbio provides you with many learning opportunities in a highly motivated and qualified team, as well as ample career development opportunities. This is also your chance to gain experience and earn equity in a fast-growing startup that targets an emerging international market.

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Our core motivation at Urbio is to reduce the adverse impacts of cities. Your work has thus the potential to considerably improve many aspects of cities worldwide and will in particular allow cities to adopt more sustainable pathways.

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Plus, special perks include:

• CHF 2'000.- stipend to build your workstation

• 50% public transport costs subsidized in Switzerland

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays

• 4 weeks "work from anywhere"

• access to co-working sites across Switzerland

• creative team offsites - from mountain chalets to urban settings

• last but not least: be part of a diverse, united team on a crucial mission (meet them here!)

 

Location & time

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• We meet 2+ days per week in our office in Sion and/or co-working spaces in Zurich or Lausanne.

• We’re seeking someone to join our team at the soonest availability.

• This is an unlimited full-time position.

 

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