Applied Meteorologist IV

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.

AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather’s story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy™, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather’s center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been named “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entertainment. 

Position Summary 
At AccuWeather, we are at the center of innovation, combining meteorological and atmospheric sciences with cutting-edge AI to develop groundbreaking weather-related products and services.  We are seeking a highly skilled Applied Meteorologist IV to join our dynamic and intelligent Data Science team. By joining AccuWeather, you will bring your unique perspectives and contribute to those efforts. 

In this role, you can expect to work on:

• Collaborate with our team of data teams to guide meteorological modeling frameworks and data pipelines by integrating advanced atmospheric science principles and research findings 

• Design and develop innovative approaches for weather analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and scalability in operational environments  

• Apply your meteorological expertise to various weather predictions, acting as a partner with our Data Scientists and ML Engineers  

• Actively contribute and take initiative with the team’s daily operations, effectively communicating progress and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Take on team lead responsibilities by guiding and mentoring team members,  fostering a collaborating environment and ensuring successful execution of team initiatives   

Job Responsibilities 

• Develop and refine meteorological datasets and models leveraging AccuWeather’s extensive data archives to better predict weather phenomena including severe weather from lightning occurrence to hail swaths and convective wind 

• Analyze and interpret results to inform data teams of improvements, ensuring high accuracy and reliability 

• Present findings to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the why behind the analysis and how it benefits AccuWeather and AccuWeather data users  

• Support data operations and data engineering on feature extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) from various sources, optimizing for efficiency and meteorological consistency 

• Lead cross-departmental initiatives that provide insights to support a diverse range of business applications across different industry sectors, such as retail, advertising, energy, etc.  

• Mentor and guide other Applied Meteorologists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment  

• Contribute to the advancement of atmospheric sciences through thorough research, publications, and participations in conferences   

Job Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in applying advanced meteorological algorithms, models, or similar technologies to support a wide range of weather-impacted applications  

• Proven track record of managing and executing large-scale meteorological projects 

• Expert-level proficiency in meteorological datasets and data analysis including data mining, data transformation, and data verification, with significant experience in utilizing sensing and remote sensing data such as radar, satellite, and other observational data source 

• Advanced knowledge or programming languages (Python, SQL, C++) for sophisticated analysis and model implementation  

• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark preferred) to hand and analyze large datasets efficiently  

• Proven abilities to translate complex business requirements into innovative and effective weather-data-driven solutions  

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex concepts to non-experts clearly and effectively  

• Strong presentation skills to articulate findings and insights to senior management and external stakeholders  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
• A collaborative work environment

AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.