Software Engineer
Rainmaker
Software Engineering
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Nov 6, 2024
Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.
The Engineering team at Rainmaker works on our UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity.
We're creating the first scalable solution for enhancing rainfall using precision cloud seeding. Our technology combines real-time weather data, automated ground stations, and aerial operations to increase precipitation where it's needed most. We're seeking a Software Engineer to build the infrastructure and systems that make precision weather modification possible.
Why We're Here
Water scarcity is one of humanity's greatest challenges, and we're tackling it with a radical new approach. At Rainmaker, you'll tackle fundamental challenges in weather modification: How do you build mission control software for precision cloud seeding? How do you prove your operations actually created rain? Working with meteorologists, you'll transform atmospheric science into actionable systems that guide our aircraft to exactly where they can enhance precipitation. This is a chance to solve problems that have never been solved before, creating software that directly impacts global water security.
What You'll Do
- Custom ground station software integrating diverse sensor networks
- Data fusion pipelines that combine radar, satellite, and atmospheric measurements
- Real-time weather visualization and operational planning tools
- Automated analysis systems for seeding opportunity detection
- Infrastructure managing our network of ground stations and aircraft
- Monitoring and control interfaces for field operations
Required Qualifications
- Strong track record building production-grade systems with measurable impact
- Experience with real-time data processing and operational software
- Expertise in Python and modern web development
- Background creating intuitive interfaces for complex operations
- Ability to architect robust, scalable solutions
- Drive to push through obstacles and find novel solutions when standard approaches fail
- Track record of taking ownership and moving projects forward in ambiguous environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in meteorology or atmospheric science
- Familiarity with signal processing or scientific computing
- Experience with drone operations software
- History of creative technical solutions to challenging problems
How to Apply
Along with your resume, share an example of the most technically impressive work you've done. We're particularly interested in projects where you solved complex problems in novel ways or built something others thought impossible.
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