Weather Product Engineer

Weather Group Television LLC • Atlanta, GA

69d

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative developer to stand at the cutting edge of weather technology. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about meteorology and driven by the challenge of transforming complex data into best-in-class weather messaging tools. In this role, you will be a key architect of the future, utilizing every tool in your arsenal to develop first-class weather products consumed by a diverse, global audience across multiple media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or equivalent expertise.
• Strong foundation in modern product development processes and methodologies.
• Proficiency in key development languages including Python, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and VBA.
• Direct experience leveraging cutting-edge AI models (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate product innovation.
• 5+ years of proven success in developing consumer-facing products.
• Unwavering commitment to organizational cyber security protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strategic thinker with a holistic approach to complex project management and problem-solving.
• Exhibits creative problem solving skills and unique resourcefulness in order to complete tasks
• Quickly learns and applies new technologies
• Customer focused, innovative, and self-motivated
• Receives feedback constructively and incorporates that feedback into work products and performance
• Good multitasking and troubleshooting skills
• Displays strong collaborative skills and works effectively through conflict
• Maintains high standards for product, performance, and ethics
• Effectively contributes to team goals within a highly interactive, and at times, stressful environment

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of professional weather visualization systems (e.g., WSI TruVu Max) is a distinct advantage.
• Experience using Photoshop, AfterEffects, Unreal and 3D modeling software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer high-performance, ultra-reliable data pipelines that seamlessly integrate diverse weather datasets into immersive visualization products.
• Drive the next generation of weather automation by leveraging advanced programming and scripting to build smarter, faster product workflows.
• Harvest and synthesize weather data from a vast array of global resources, transforming raw information into actionable formats for our core weather visualization systems.
• Own the product lifecycle from initial spark to on-air triumph, leading high-impact projects that define our technical roadmap.
• Establish the standard for technical excellence by producing comprehensive documentation for data management and product releases.
• Utilize GIS technology to weave complex databases with georeferenced spatial data, creating rich, contextual weather stories.
• Build a revolutionary graphical toolset that empowers our team with first-to-market, enhanced storytelling capabilities.
• Push the boundaries of software performance through rigorous operational testing and feedback loops for new releases.
• Collaborate as a technical expert to troubleshoot and optimize weather graphic production systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level