What it is, where the jobs are, what it hires for and pays, and the open jobs today.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Sunrun Inc. is an American provider of photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage products headquartered in San Francisco, California.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Industry | photovoltaic system, alternative energy industry |
| Website | sunrun.com |
Sunrun is hiring in 9 states and 18 cities. These are the places with the most openings, which tell you where its work really happens.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Note ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | California | 4 | 10% | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | 10% | headquarters area |
| San Jose | California | 4 | 10% | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 4 | 10% | |
| San Diego | California | 3 | 7% | |
| Phoenix | Arizona | 2 | 5% | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 2 | 5% | |
| Long Beach | California | 2 | 5% | |
| Riverside | California | 2 | 5% | |
| Fresno | California | 2 | 5% | |
| Austin | Texas | 2 | 5% | |
| Boston | Massachusetts | 1 | 2% |
The mix of roles shows what Sunrun needs right now. Pay is the median of the ranges the employer itself published in its ads (only roles with at least two published ranges).
| Role family ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Typical posted range (median low – median high, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Sales / Business development | 20 | not published |
| Civil / Construction / Energy | 8 | not published |
| Technician / Trades / Driver | 4 | not published |
| Other roles | 2 | not published |
| Operations / Supply chain / Logistics | 2 | not published |
| Data scientist / Machine learning | 1 | not published |
| Marketing | 1 | not published |
| Financial analyst / Banking / Investments | 1 | not published |
| Paralegal / Legal assistant | 1 | not published |
| Data analyst / Data engineer | 1 | not published |
| Lawyer / Attorney | 1 | not published |
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Field Sales Consultant | 9 |
| Solar Appointment Setter | 8 |
| Solar Sales Representative | 7 |
| Street Sales Specialist | 2 |
| Certified Electrician | 1 |
| Non-Certified Electrician | 1 |
| Foreperson | 1 |
| Non Certified Electrician | 1 |
| Sr. Manager | 1 |
| Inside Sales Consultant | 1 |
| Product Marketing | 1 |
| Sr. Financial Analyst | 1 |
| Material Handler | 1 |
| Senior Category Manager | 1 |
| Sr. Field Performance Technician | 1 |
None of the 42 open listings publishes a pay range, so we do not state one.
Sunrun states a seniority level in 42 of 42 listings: Mid Level 32, Senior Level 9, Entry Level 1.
4 of 42 listings (10%) mention a remote or flexible location.
We counted how often Sunrun's own 42 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 28 of 42 ads (67%) state a number of years. The median is 5 years; 54% ask for 5 or more and 39% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 8 | 19% |
| High school diploma or GED | 7 | 17% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 14% |
| Master's degree | 4 | 10% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 11 | 26% |
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 26 | 62% |
| Travel mentioned | 16 | 38% |
| Heavy lifting | 8 | 19% |
| Relocation mentioned | 4 | 10% |
| On-site or in-person work | 1 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| excel | 2 | 5% |
| salesforce | 2 | 5% |
| tableau | 2 | 5% |
| python | 1 | 2% |
| sql | 1 | 2% |
What the hiring process, culture, schedules and benefits are like is not in our sources, so we do not describe it. Read the job ads and the employer's own site.
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42 open jobs today, 12 posted in the last 7 days (updated several times a day).
Mostly in Stockton, CA (4), San Francisco, CA (4), San Jose, CA (4).