We are looking for a capable Junior Solar Design Engineer to join our team, working on-site from our Amsterdam office. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 2 to 4 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Polaris Cloud is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Solar Design Engineer at Polaris Cloud, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
What we're looking for
2-4 years of professional experience in a Solar Design Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of PVsyst, AutoCAD and Solar PV
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Polaris Cloud, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering