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Waymo

Staff Data Scientist, Weather

San Diego, CA · On-site

In this hybrid role you will report to the Data Science Lead for Driving Quality & Scope Expansion ... PhD in a quantitative, weather-adjacent field (Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, etc ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Scientist

Cape Canaveral, FL

$99K - $225K/yr

As a data scientist at Booz Allen, you can help turn these complex data sets into useful ... Experience with data-sources related to meteorology, oceanography, and environmental intelligence

Waymo

Staff Data Scientist, Weather

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$251K - $310K/yr

In this hybrid role you will report to the Data Science Lead for Driving Quality & Scope Expansion ... PhD in a quantitative, weather-adjacent field (Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, etc ...

Tomorrow.io

Machine Learning Scientist

Golden, CO · Remote

The story just begins when the data hits our ingest and post-processing services. Every product ... Graduate degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, computer science, or a related quantitative ...

Socket.dev

Machine Learning Scientist

Golden, CO · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The story just begins when the data hits our ingest and post-processing services. Every product ... Graduate degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, computer science, or a related quantitative ...

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How much do data scientist meteorology jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for data scientist meteorology in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Scientist Meteorology vs Data Analyst Meteorology?

AspectData Scientist MeteorologyData Analyst Meteorology
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Meteorology, Data Science, or related fields; programming skillsBachelor's degree in Meteorology, Environmental Science, or related fields; basic data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, weather agencies, tech companies; focus on modeling and predictive analyticsWeather stations, media outlets, government agencies; focus on data reporting and visualization
Employer & Industry UsageTech firms, meteorological services, research institutionsBroadcast media, government weather services, environmental agencies

While both roles involve meteorological data, Data Scientist Meteorology focuses on advanced modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics, often requiring programming expertise. Data Analyst Meteorology emphasizes data collection, reporting, and visualization to inform the public or decision-makers. The roles differ mainly in technical depth and application scope, but both are vital in the meteorology industry.

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Infographic showing various Data Scientist Meteorology job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,738 per year, or $59 per hour.

Meteorological Scientist - Data Assimilation and NWP

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Convectivecapital
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$125 - $150/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate and optimize the impact of WindBorne's balloon observations across traditional and AI-based data assimilation.

  • Work closely with the Machine Learning team to help advance AI-based data assimilation techniques that drive WindBorne's WeatherMesh AI forecast system.

  • Design visualizations and analyses that demonstrate the impact of WindBorne's in-situ observations on forecast quality for both scientific and business audiences.

Job description

Meteorological Scientist - Data Assimilation and NWP

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: the largest balloon constellation in the world. WindBorne Atlas is backed by 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-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC.


WindBorne is seeking a Meteorological Scientist to contribute to the improvement of weather forecasting and observational analyses. As a member of the weather team, you’ll incorporate WindBorne's unique state-of-the-art balloon constellation observations into the most advanced weather prediction systems. You’ll work with our team of scientists, engineers and flight controllers to influence the collection and use of observations from start to finish, beginning with balloon flight and ending with insights to help consumers, businesses and governments adapt to changing weather and climate.


Snapshot of the balloon constellation ONMARCH 31, 2026


Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and optimize the impact of WindBorne's balloon observations across traditional and AI-based data assimilation

  • Work closely with the Machine Learning team to help advance AI-based data assimilation techniques that drive WindBorne's WeatherMesh AI forecast system

  • Design visualizations and analyses that demonstrate the impact of WindBorne's in-situ observations on forecast quality for both scientific and business audiences

  • Refine and develop quality control algorithms for WindBorne's in-situ observations

  • Communicate technical findings to scientific, government, and business stakeholders


Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong background in atmospheric sciences and weather analysis

  • Experience with data assimilation and numerical weather prediction, including familiarity with how observations improve forecast skill

  • Demonstrated ability to work with observational data including weather radar, weather satellite, surface and upper air observations

  • Experience using LLMs to implement code

  • Strong understanding of statistical methods, especially those used to validate observation quality and verify weather forecasts

  • Willingness to work across unfamiliar domains and learn new skills quickly

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, or related field preferred

  • Scrappiness


Additional Beneficial Skills

  • Experience developing data assimilation and NWP systems including GSI, JEDI, GFS/FV3 and MPAS.

  • Scientific programming experience using Python, Fortran and/or C/C++

  • Experience with instrumentation used for collecting weather observations including instrument design, calibration and quality control


Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Stock Option Plan

  • Office food and beverag


Salary

  • $110,000 - $150,000** We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.


Location

We are located at 1600 Bridge Pkwy, Redwood City, CA with opportunities for work in Redwood Shores and Washington, DC. In-person Preferred


What our hardware looks like

WindBorne Systems is based in Redwood Shores, California. Our technology is invented, designed, and manufactured in the USA.


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