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# Software Engineer II - WRF

- **Company:** University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,299.0 - $104,127.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Unix, Software Code Optimization, Data Transformation, Linux, Web Development, Perl (Programming Language), Fortran (Programming Language), Github, Monitoring of Systems, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Real Time Systems, Git, Operational Systems, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88287733/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer-related field and progressive relevant experience, which is typically gained by four to eight years of experience;
 * or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required)

 * Demonstrated skill in Python and/or other scripting languages.
 * Demonstrated skill in Shell scripting languages.
 * Demonstrated skill in GIT and/or other code management practices and software.
 * Skill in real-time operational systems and software development.
 * Skill in High-Performance Computing systems.
 * Working knowledge of LINUX/UNIX-based operating systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, working across multiple tasks and projects
 * Demonstrated ability to overcome problems by applying new knowledge, creativity, and determination.
 * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a diverse team.
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate well, orally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired, but not required):

 * Exposure to NCL and Perl
 * Familiarity with Fortran
 * Knowledge of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) concepts, GRIB and netCDF files, or running/compiling WRF and WRF Preprocessing System (WPS).
 * Web development basics for simple status dashboards.

## Description

* Python Migration: Replace legacy plotting scripts with optimized, modern alternatives to support research-based and operational forecasting tools.
 * Initialization Upgrades: Participate in transitioning initialization data for the WRF model, benchmarking performance and integrating workflow changes onto high-performance cluster environments.
 * Code Optimization: Evaluate performance impacts across data post-processing workflows.

Model Workflows & Upgrades

 * Periodically upgrade the WRF model used in both research and operations
 * Troubleshoot model issues as they arise
 * Establish systematic versioning on GitHub to organize the different software versions
 * Provide insights on memory, compute, and workflow bottlenecks to inform future HPC hardware specifications.

System Monitoring & Reliability Tools

 * Maintain and update an automated notification system to alert sysadmins and forecasters to operational model delays or failures.
 * Maintain and update intuitive, web-based status dashboards enabling real-time product tracking for forecasters.
 * Monitor real-time systems, ensure continuous pipeline reliability, and interface with university and private sector partners.

Technical Documentation

 * Maintain/update clear, high-level architecture documentation for the WRF ensemble and custom post-processing pipelines as they are modernized.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria