Linux Systems and Networks Engineer

WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather models with a unique proprietary data source: constellations of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We then combine that unique data source with the world’s most accurate AI weather models. Our long-term vision 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. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top investors including Khosla Ventures.

WindBorne is looking for a Linux Systems and Networks Engineer to work on all forms of software and networking infrastructure around the company, from AI model training to managing the network of computers at our launch sites around the globe. You will play a pivotal role in scaling software around the company.

You will report directly to the CEO, John Dean, and will work on both the balloon platform software team and the AI team.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing and scaling a variety of computer systems and networks across the company. In our Palo Alto offices, we have two building networks connected by a site-to-site VPN. These networks support on-prem servers for AI training, petabyte-scale storage, live balloon trajectory planning, and managing our in-house manufacturing. We also operate over five launch sites globally, each with its own computer systems and networks. Your role will be to manage, optimize, and scale the infrastructure behind these systems. You will work closely with other SWE's, sharing responsibilities, as every SWE is expected to have a full-systems understanding and be accountable for anything their code interacts with. Currently, these systems are managed part-time by the CEO, a cofounder, and a mechanical engineer, and we need someone who can dedicate their full time to these systems as we scale.

Skills and Qualifications

You must have years of real-world experience working with software systems, either as a job or a hobby. You do not actually need to have a college degree. You must have a deep understanding of Linux, systems, and networking, with hands-on experience setting up and maintaining Linux servers, networks, and hosting applications. Ideally, you've built a PC or server from scratch and love working with hardware. You should be skeptical of pricey, closed-source SaaS tools and have a strong (sometimes misguided) urge to self-host everything with OSS rather than paying for enterprise solutions. You know the 80/20 rule: you understand the “right” way to do things but aren't afraid of a quick hack to get things up and running. You don’t need to follow the latest trendy thing in software; if you were a badass Linux sysadmin 15 years ago and just woke up from a coma, you might be perfect for this role.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Stock Option Plan
• Office food and beverages

Salary: $100k-$220k (open to very wide range of experience levels)

Location

WindBorne Systems is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Our technology is invented, designed, and manufactured in the USA.