Founding Atmospheric Engineer

Sorcerer is an innovative Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing weather forecasting through a global network of high-altitude balloon sensors. As the Founding Atmospheric Engineer, you'll lead the entire weather forecasting stack, from model development to deployment. The role combines atmospheric science expertise with modern ML/AI approaches, requiring both technical depth and leadership skills.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of weather forecasting technology, working with cutting-edge data collection methods that provide 1000x more data than existing systems. You'll be responsible for building and deploying weather forecasting models, managing cloud infrastructure, and directly impacting the company's growth through customer-facing work.

The role demands a unique blend of atmospheric science knowledge, software engineering capabilities, and business acumen. You'll work directly with founders, lead technical initiatives, and build a team as the company scales. The compensation package is highly competitive, including both substantial equity and an attractive salary range, reflecting the founding nature of the position.

Based in San Francisco's SOMA district, this role offers comprehensive benefits including full healthcare coverage, 401k, and various lifestyle perks. The company maintains a strong commitment to in-person collaboration while providing excellent work conditions including daily catered lunches and commute benefits.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced atmospheric scientist with strong technical skills who wants to make a significant impact in weather forecasting technology while helping build a company from the ground up. The role combines the excitement of a startup environment with the opportunity to work on meaningful technology that's already being used by meteorologists across the US and Central America.