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.
Essential Duties & 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.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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).
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or equivalent expertise
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and VBA
- Experience using AI models such as Gemini, ChatGPT, or Claude
- At least 5 years of experience developing consumer-facing products
- Experience with modern product development processes and methodologies
- Commitment to organizational cybersecurity protocols and standard operating procedures
- Advanced knowledge of professional weather visualization systems, such as WSI TruVu Max
- Experience using Photoshop, After Effects, Unreal Engine, and 3D modeling software
- Strong project management, problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration, and multitasking skills
What We Do
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (formerly, Entertainment Studios) is a global media, content and technology company with production, live broadcast and digital OTT facilities in Los Angeles and Atlanta. The Weather Channel, an Allen Media Group company, is the leader in state of the art climate news gathering and analysis. It delivers live, moment-by-moment updates on global weather systems. With the purchase of The Weather Group, Inc., Allen Media Group takes its first step in broadening its business base which allows stronger client and consumer engagement and divisional synergies. For the last 25 years, Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has built business lines that have reached hundreds of millions of viewers and consumers. With this acquisition, those business lines will align to make a level playing field across our Networks, Broadcast, Syndication, Production and Motion Picture divisions. This allows Allen Media Group a firm foundation for our next steps.
