Head of Atmospheric Modeling
Roadrunner StudiosSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 4, 2026
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Job Description
The Head of Atmospheric Modeling will lead the development and implementation of advanced weather prediction models using NWP and AI technologies in a cloud-native environment to support real-time data assimilation and predictive decision-making for climate modification projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of NWP and AI weather modeling in a cloud-native environment.
- Bridge theoretical validation with operational deployment for real-time data assimilation.
- Build and serve as the lead architect and hands-on builder of atmospheric modeling systems.
- Enable predictive decision-making for operational weather modification deployments.
- Integrate real-time monitoring and deployment hardware data into weather models.
Requirements
- Deep experience in numerical weather prediction (NWP) and or next-generation AI weather modeling emulators, with a background that could include roles at NCAR, NOAA, DOE, a national lab, a leading research university, or an AI weather startup company.
- Ability to function as both a lead architect and a hands-on builder in atmospheric modeling.
- Experience implementing state of the art NWP and AI weather modeling into a cloud-native environment.
- Proficiency in real-time data assimilation from monitoring and deployment hardware to enable predictive decision-making for operational deployments.
- Strong understanding of theoretical validation and operational reality in weather modeling.
- Willingness to work upwards of 50-60 hours per week, with flexibility for sometimes more hours, including frequent travel and regular weekend work.
- Ability to thrive in an environment where priorities shift, roadmaps evolve, and work products change frequently.
- Full-time employment status.
Benefits & Perks
Significant equity opportunity
Full-time role
Expect upwards of 50-60 hours per week, sometimes more
Frequent travel
Regular weekend work
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