Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking an experienced AI Product Manager / Engineer to drive the development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions across their solar project development lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of hands-on experience in solar development and proven ability to translate complex business problems into scalable AI/ML products.
Requirements
- 7+ years of direct experience in solar energy, with significant time spent in the development phase of utility-scale projects
- Deep familiarity with the full solar development lifecycle: site control, permitting, interconnection, EPC procurement, construction, and commercial operations
- Hands-on experience navigating interconnection processes with one or more ISOs/RTOs (MISO, PJM, CAISO, SPP, ERCOT, NYISO, or Southeast utilities)
- Working knowledge of EPC contract structures, lump-sum vs. cost-plus arrangements, LD provisions, and construction risk allocation
- Understanding of solar site selection criteria including GHI/DNI analysis, land use constraints, transmission access, and environmental review processes
- Proven track record delivering AI or ML products from concept through production deployment
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with core ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost, or similar)
- Experience with geospatial data analysis (GeoPandas, QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with LLM application development, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures for document intelligence use cases
- Comfort working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data infrastructure (Snowflake, dbt, Spark, Airflow)
- Demonstrated ability to own a product roadmap and drive delivery in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite
- Experience working in or alongside development, engineering, or project finance teams at an IPP, developer, or EPC firm
- Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
Benefits
- 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays
- 401(k) Match
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
- Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone Bill Reimbursement
- Company Swag
