Application Guide

How to Apply for Software Engineer, Enablement

at Aurora Solar

🏢 About Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, leveraging AI to streamline solar adoption. Their platform empowers installers and homeowners to design, sell, and install solar systems efficiently, making a tangible impact on sustainability. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven company that combines cutting-edge technology with environmental goals.

About This Role

This role focuses on building the foundational platform that powers Aurora's core systems, directly impacting engineering velocity and reliability. You'll develop internal tools, infrastructure, and automation, and have the chance to work on greenfield projects that shape how Aurora scales. It's a high-impact position for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a standup discussing platform reliability metrics and ongoing projects. You could spend the morning coding a new internal CLI tool to automate deployments, then pair with a teammate on integrating AI-assisted debugging. Afternoons might involve reviewing infrastructure design docs and collaborating with product teams to ensure new features don't compromise platform stability.

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🎯 Who Aurora Solar Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of backend or platform experience, with a strong grasp of distributed systems and reliability patterns.
  • Is polyglot in programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript) and can quickly adapt to new tech stacks.
  • Actively uses AI development tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate coding and debugging.
  • Communicates clearly and collaborates cross-functionally, with a team-first mindset and willingness to mentor others.

📝 Tips for Applying to Aurora Solar

1

In your resume, highlight specific platform/infrastructure projects you've built or maintained, including metrics like uptime or throughput improvements.

2

Mention your experience with AI coding assistants in your cover letter or resume—Aurora explicitly values this.

3

Tailor your application to show how your work has increased engineering velocity or reliability, using concrete examples.

4

Research Aurora's product (solar design and sales platform) and mention how your platform work could help scale their AI-driven features.

5

If you have open-source contributions or blog posts about platform engineering, include them to demonstrate passion.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience building internal tools or platform infrastructure that improved team productivity.', 'Showcase your proficiency with multiple programming languages and ability to learn new ones quickly.', "Highlight your comfort with AI development tools and how they've enhanced your workflow.", "Align your values with Aurora's mission of sustainability and clean energy adoption."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Aurora Solar's engineering blog or case studies to understand their tech stack and platform challenges.
  • → Explore their product offerings (solar design, sales, and monitoring tools) to grasp how platform work impacts end users.
  • → Look into their company culture and remote work policies—they're fully remote in Canada, so understand their collaboration tools.
  • → Check recent news or funding rounds to gauge company growth and stability.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Design a scalable internal tool to automate deployment or monitoring for engineering teams.
2 How would you approach migrating a legacy system to a new platform with zero downtime?
3 Describe a time you improved engineering velocity through infrastructure changes—what metrics did you use?
4 How do you use AI tools in your development process? Give a specific example of a problem they solved.
5 How would you handle a situation where a new platform feature conflicts with existing system reliability?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application—mention Aurora Solar specifically and why you're interested in solar/clean energy.
  • Avoid downplaying the importance of AI tools—they're a key requirement, so show genuine experience.
  • Don't focus only on frontend or mobile experience; this role is backend/platform-focused, so highlight relevant skills.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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