Solar trackers and software for utility-scale PV on sloped terrain
Nevados manufactures tracker hardware and control software for solar farms on uneven ground—a niche that demands embedded systems expertise (CAN, RS485, Modbus, Yocto Linux) paired with civil/mechanical design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD). The hiring mix reflects early-stage scaling pressure: engineering and logistics are growing fastest, but pain points show the company is wrestling with supply-chain stability, ERP data accuracy, and field-system reliability—classic signs of a hardware-software hybrid moving from R&D into production.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Financial Officer
Nevados designs and manufactures solar tracking systems purpose-built for sloped and rolling terrain, targeting utility-scale solar farms where flat-ground equipment cannot operate efficiently. The product combines dual-axis tracker hardware (rated for slopes up to 37%) with an integrated software suite for performance optimization and plant controls. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company operates with institutional backing across engineering, logistics, operations, and construction teams. Revenue model centers on hardware sales and deployment partnerships with solar developers.
Core stack: SQL, Python, JavaScript for application layer; CAN, RS485, Modbus for device communication; Embedded Linux and Yocto for firmware; SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical design; NetSuite for ERP.
Oakland, California. The company is privately held with 51–200 employees and was founded in 2014.
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