Weather Product Engineer

Weather Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weather Channel in Atlanta seeks a Weather Product Engineer to lead the design and implementation of data pipelines and visualization tools. You will integrate meteorological datasets and build reliable, scalable systems to deliver accurate weather messaging across platforms.

Ideal candidates combine meteorology or CS background with a track record of consumer products, AI model usage, and strong security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in meteorology, atmospheric science, CS or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in modern product development processes/methodologies.
• Direct experience leveraging cutting-edge AI models (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate product innovation.
• 5+ years of proven success in developing consumer-facing products.
• Cyber security SOPs compliance is required.
• Advanced knowledge of weather visualization systems (e.g., WSI TruVu Max) is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits creative problem solving and quickly learns new technologies.
• Customer focused, innovative, and self-motivated.
• Strong teamwork and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer high-performance data pipelines integrating diverse weather datasets into visualization products.
• Drive the next generation of weather automation using advanced programming for smarter workflows.
• Harvest data from global resources and transform into actionable formats for core visualization systems.
• Own the product lifecycle from spark to on-air triumph, guiding the technical roadmap.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for data management and releases.
• Utilize GIS to weave georeferenced data into rich weather stories.
• Build a revolutionary graphical toolkit for enhanced storytelling.
• Collaborate to troubleshoot and optimize weather graphic production systems.

Skills

Weather data analysis

AI model integration

Product development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

AfterEffects

Unreal Engine

3D modeling software

Job description

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Weather Product Engineer

Full Time Professional Atlanta, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1586

Weather Product Engineer

About Us

Join the team at The Weather Channel, the most trusted weather and news brand in the world. We are dedicated to providing the most accurate, life-saving information to millions of people. At our core, we are a technology-driven organization that thrives on innovation, blending advanced meteorology with world-class engineering to tell the story of our planet.

Summary

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or equivalent expertise.

Strong foundation in modern product development processes and methodologies.

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).

Advanced knowledge of professional weather visualization systems (e.g., WSI TruVu Max) is a distinct advantage.

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

Experience using Photoshop, AfterEffects, Unreal and 3D modeling software is a plus