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at Arcadia

🏢 About Arcadia

Arcadia is uniquely positioned as the global utility data and energy solutions platform, combining a decade of data platform development with AI-powered analytics to decarbonize the grid. Their mission to revolutionize clean energy access makes them an ideal workplace for engineers passionate about combating climate change through technology. The company's expansive partner network and enterprise-scale impact offer rare opportunities to work on solutions affecting millions of customer facilities.

About This Role

As a Staff Engineer at Arcadia, you'll leverage deep expertise in Java, Python, DBT, Snowflake, and AWS to enhance their foundational data platform that processes utility data across millions of facilities. This role involves solving critical enterprise energy challenges through AI-powered analytics while mentoring teammates and driving technical alignment. Your work directly supports their mission to transform fragmented energy data into coordinated action for sustainability, cost reduction, and grid decarbonization.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Arcadia's data platform using Java and Python, while transforming utility data with DBT and Snowflake. You might use AI coding tools to accelerate development of new analytics features, mentor engineers on best practices, and design AWS solutions that handle millions of customer facility data points. The work directly supports clients' sustainability goals through improved energy management and decarbonization initiatives.

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🎯 Who Arcadia Is Looking For

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Java, Python, DBT, Snowflake, and AWS—specifically for large-scale data platforms
  • Proven ability to use AI coding tools like Cursor or Claude Code to accelerate both personal productivity and team velocity in energy or data-intensive domains
  • Strong communicator who can gain alignment on technical solutions while mentoring teammates, with experience overcoming obstacles in collaborative environments
  • Background in energy management, utility data, sustainability platforms, or enterprise-scale data transformation would be particularly valuable

📝 Tips for Applying to Arcadia

1

Highlight specific projects where you've used DBT and Snowflake together for data transformation at scale, as these are core to Arcadia's platform

2

Demonstrate how you've used AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to accelerate development velocity—include metrics if possible

3

Showcase experience with AWS in energy, utility, or sustainability contexts, not just generic cloud projects

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Emphasize collaboration examples where you gained alignment on technical solutions across teams, as Arcadia values overcoming siloed processes

5

Tailor your resume to show how your 8+ years of experience directly relates to enterprise energy management or data platform development

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with Java/Python in data-intensive platforms and how it applies to utility data transformation', 'Examples of using AI coding tools to solve complex problems and accelerate team productivity', "How your background aligns with Arcadia's mission to decarbonize the grid and combat climate change through technology", 'Demonstrated ability to mentor teammates and collaborate on technical solutions in enterprise environments']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Arcadia's specific enterprise solutions: Utility Bill Management, Energy Procurement Advisory, and Sustainability Reporting platforms
  • → Their partner network and how they integrate with leading sustainability platforms
  • → Recent news about Arcadia's role in clean energy access and grid decarbonization initiatives
  • → Their foundational data platform architecture and how it's scaled across millions of facilities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How you've architected data pipelines using DBT and Snowflake for large-scale enterprise data
2 Specific examples of using AI coding tools to solve complex engineering challenges and measure velocity improvements
3 Experience with AWS services in energy/utility contexts and handling sensitive utility data
4 Approach to gaining technical alignment across teams when implementing solutions for fragmented data processes
5 How you've mentored engineers while working on mission-critical platforms with sustainability impact
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic cloud experience without specific examples in AWS for data-intensive or energy-related applications
  • Listing AI coding tools without demonstrating how they accelerated actual development velocity
  • Focusing only on individual technical achievements without showing collaboration and mentoring experience

📅 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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