WindBorne Systems is hiring: Junior Web Developer in Palo Alto

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Overview

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather models with a proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We design, manufacture, and operate our own balloons, using the data they collect to generate otherwise unattainable weather intelligence.

Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables. We are building a future in which the planet is instrumented by thousands of our microballoons, eliminating gaps in our understanding of the planet and giving people and businesses the information they need to make critical decisions. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top investors including Khosla Ventures.

You’ll be involved in day-to-day meetings and decision-making related to flight automations, navigation and quality control. This is an operational role where you will contribute to both software and systems that support flight operations.

WindBorne Systems operates the world’s largest constellation of autonomous weather balloons. We manufacture balloons at our Palo Alto headquarters and launch from our 10 global sites. To understand system flaws, you will engage with the balloon launch process and manufacturing revision systems as part of ensuring robust flight operations.

To become the best operations software engineer, you’ll be armed with context and curiosity, tackling challenges by combining telemetry data and flight databases into useful, actionable forms. This includes processes, automation, abstractions, bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, or collaborative problem-solving in meetings.

In this role, you’ll have ownership of load-bearing and mission-critical systems from day one and will live with the outcomes. If you want to grow fast, this is your shot.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a web developer for our mission control dashboard
• Develop tools to facilitate manufacturing quality loop closure and improve flight performance
• Lean into chaos and immerse yourself in day-to-day operations
• Directly connect with our constellation of nearly 200 balloons
• Design systems that will scale from 200 to 10,000 balloons
• Interface directly with customers and fulfill real-time operational requests

Preferred Skills

• Self-directed learning in ambiguous, low-structure environments
• Fundamentally curious problem-solver with bias towards action
• Strong work ethic and drive for constant improvement, balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex problems to a wide variety of audiences
• Ruby on Rails
• React
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Stock Option Plan
• Office food and beverages

Job Details

• Location: Palo Alto, CA
• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time

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