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Software Engineer, Machine Learning Systems

windborne-systemsRWC HQAtlas Engineering
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Salary
$120K–$200K,
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Posted
30 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

WindBorne Systems is hiring a Software Engineer for Machine Learning Systems at their Redwood Shores headquarters to maintain and build infrastructure for global weather prediction models. This position suits a curious engineer with production software experience who wants to build reliable tooling for real-time atmospheric data processing and model inference.

Role Overview

WindBorne Systems operates a constellation of smart weather balloons and an AI weather model called WeatherMesh. The engineering team is seeking a software professional to ensure model inference runs continuously, handle real-time data inputs, and develop visualization tooling for internal operations. Prior machine learning experience is not required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain continuous weather model execution by building operational tooling and automated failure detection mechanisms.
Develop real-time data ingestion pipelines for incoming atmospheric observations while accounting for missing or delayed inputs.
Create visualization interfaces to monitor live data processing and model inference progress, bottlenecks, and error states.

Requirements

Experience managing production software systems after launch, including monitoring, failure handling, and recovery.
Demonstrated ability to build substantial software, solve complex technical problems, and debug multi-system issues.
Capability to design reusable infrastructure and contribute to long-term system planning.
Strong self-motivation, curiosity, and a proactive approach to investigating systems and asking questions.
Proficiency in leveraging AI and agentic tools for coding, exploration, and rapid prototyping while maintaining personal accountability for the output.

Nice to Have

Background in distributed systems, infrastructure, or data pipelines.
Experience working with geospatial systems, scientific computing, or weather data.
Familiarity with PyTorch, GPU computing, or machine learning inference.

Skills and Tools

PyTorch

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 based on experience and scope.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock options, unlimited paid time off, and on-site food and beverages.

About the Company

WindBorne Systems designs, manufactures, and operates Atlas, a global constellation of smart weather balloons. The company collects atmospheric data to power WeatherMesh, an AI weather model that runs around the clock and produces hourly global forecasts.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PyTorchLLMRAGDeep LearningMachine LearningFine-tuningDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

Is prior machine learning experience required for this role?

No, prior machine learning experience is not required. Candidates can succeed without an ML background by studying model code, asking researchers questions, and utilizing AI tools.

Where is the job located?

The role is located in person at the company headquarters at 1600 Bridge Parkway, Redwood Shores, California.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base salary is between $120,000 and $200,000, depending on experience and scope.

What benefits are provided?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), stock options, unlimited PTO, and office food and beverages.

What programming languages or frameworks are required?

The company is flexible on programming languages, frameworks, and years of experience.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official windborne-systems careers page.

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