We are looking for an experienced Solar Design Engineer to join our team, working on a hybrid basis from our Tokyo office and from home. 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 4 to 7 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. Ridge Analytics 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 Solar Design Engineer at Ridge Analytics, 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:- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- 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.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- 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.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
What we're looking for
4-7 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 Ridge Analytics, 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:- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- 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.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering