Analytics Engineer II

• Design and maintain software and data solutions supporting portfolio valuation, load forecasting, P&L analytics, and risk reporting
• Contribute to the development of Rhythm’s in-house valuation and portfolio analytics platforms
• Build distributed data pipelines and modeling workflows using Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake
• Develop automated validation and monitoring frameworks for valuation and reporting data pipelines
• Build reporting layers and dashboards for exposure tracking, VPP performance, portfolio economics, and financial risk metrics
• Support integrations with ISO market feeds, telemetry systems, and other external data sources

• Partner with VPP, Finance, Product, Portfolio Management, and Credit teams to scope and deliver analytical systems and enhancements
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Software Engineering teams to improve CI/CD, deployment, and production reliability practices
• Help establish scalable analytics engineering standards and best practices across the organization
• Take ownership of key initiatives and provide technical leadership on high-impact analytical projects

• 4+ years of experience in Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, Quantitative Analytics, or related technical roles
• 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale energy markets, ideally supporting Portfolio Management, Risk Analytics, DER, or VPP economics
• Strong Python skills, including experience with pandas, numpy, PySpark, or similar analytical frameworks
• Experience working with distributed data systems such as Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake, or Hive
• Experience building ETL workflows, orchestration systems, and analytical data models
• Strong understanding of energy markets, portfolio valuation, and risk management concepts
• Experience building valuation, forecasting, P&L, or asset performance models
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience with CI/CD practices, Git, and production-quality analytics workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience modeling distributed energy resources, including batteries, solar + storage, and VPP dispatch optimization
• Familiarity with ancillary services markets, demand response programs, and ISO/RTO market structures
• Exposure to ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, or similar wholesale markets
• Experience aligning internal models with third-party valuation or dispatch systems
• Experience with Airflow, dbt, or Delta Live Tables
• Familiarity with BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, Looker, or Tableau
• Experience working in AWS or Azure cloud environments
• Advanced quantitative or engineering background

Within your first 12–18 months, success in this role will look like:

• Reliable and scalable valuation frameworks supporting Rhythm’s VPP and portfolio analytics initiatives
• Improved visibility into battery economics, dispatch performance, portfolio risk, and DER profitability
• Automated, production-grade pipelines and reporting systems trusted across Portfolio, Finance, and VPP teams
• Faster and more accurate modeling of new market opportunities, battery configurations, and program economics
• Strong cross-functional trust from commercial, finance, and technical stakeholders
• High-quality analytical tooling that improves decision-making across both VPP and wholesale portfolio operations

• High-impact work. Help shape Rhythm’s VPP and DER strategy through data, analytics, and energy market intelligence.
• Ownership. Build systems and analytical frameworks that directly influence operational and commercial decisions.
• Complex technical challenges. Work on battery dispatch, portfolio valuation, market analytics, and distributed energy optimization at scale.
• Collaborative culture. Join a transparent, highly cross-functional team that values rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Growth opportunities. Expand your expertise across energy markets, analytics engineering, and VPP strategy as the business scales.
• Competitive benefits. Competitive compensation, bonus potential, unlimited PTO, medical coverage, and 401(k) match.