Back-End Engineer

About WeatherXM

Discover the Future of Weather with WeatherXM

Founded in 2022 in Zug, Switzerland, WeatherXM.com is revolutionizing weather monitoring. The brainchild of a core team that has been innovating together since 2015, WeatherXM emerged from the success of Ex Machina (exm.gr), a pioneer in IIoT environmental monitoring and weather analytics serving major enterprises.

Supported by Visionary Investors

WeatherXM's groundbreaking approach has attracted investment from top-tier investors like Lightspeed Faction, Arca, Alumni Ventures, Red Beard Ventures, GS Futures Placeholder, Consensys, Protocol Labs, Metaplanet, Borderless Capital, and SOSV HAX/DLAB. Notable visionary angel investors such as Juan Benet (Filecoin) and Ele Diakomichalis (Radicle) also backed the project, underscoring its potential to redefine weather services.

What is WeatherXM?

WeatherXM is a decentralized weather information network (DePIN) that leverages a dense network of community-deployed weather stations to deliver the most accurate weather services possible. By involving individuals and businesses in setting up WeatherXM stations, the network generates real-time, hyper-local weather data that surpasses traditional methods.

Join the WeatherXM Network

Participants in the WeatherXM network can set up weather stations and earn WXM tokens for the data they collect. Businesses looking to utilize this precise weather data for their services can acquire licenses using WXM tokens. This innovative model ensures a cost-efficient approach by delegating capital expenditure, installation, and maintenance to station owners.

A Dense, Real-Time Weather Network

WeatherXM is building an extensive network of weather stations that already includes over 5,000 stations in more than 80 countries. This network generates real-time weather data and hyperlocal forecasts essential for weather-dependent industries. Unlike national weather organizations that follow a centralized model, WeatherXM's decentralized approach provides unparalleled accuracy and coverage.

Web3-Native Data

WeatherXM’s data is inherently web3-native, digitally signed by a secure element in all stations and stored on Filecoin. This secure, hyper-local weather data serves as the foundation for building on-chain weather protection and parametric weather insurance protocols.

We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our dedicated cross-functional team. You should be comfortable with Web2 and ideally Web3 frameworks, developing for various software platforms, integrating and testing new software, as well as know your way around development and troubleshooting tools. We expect you to be a team player and have a desire to participate in a startup that is constantly changing and growing, and be responsible for making some really cool stuff happen.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the design and development of our existing web apps and APIs
• Design server-side architectures
• Prototype new features using various and exciting technologies
• Troubleshoot, debug and improve existing software – you know, the usual fun!
• Develop ideas for new products or features by monitoring industry standards and trends as technologies evolve
• Collaborate with other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codebase to enhance the user experience
• Taking lead on projects, as needed

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of NodeJS and Python
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle, programming techniques and tools
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Docker, Linux and familiarity with web servers (e.g. Nginx, Apache)
• Knowledge of software development life cycle processes & tools
• Organizational skills, analytical mind, with ability to take ownership of a task and deliver on it – all these in the right balance
• Team player with a strong sense of humor, because we are all fun to be around and want to keep it this way 

You get bonus points, if you have:

• Degree in Computer Science, or relevant field
• Interest in Web3
• Agile development experience

• Knowledge of Data Science & ML Python frameworks (SciPy, TensorFlow)
• Familiarity with Distributed Ledger Technologies (Blockchain, IPFS, Solidity)

Benefits

At WeatherXM we are investing in people that will contribute to the growth of the no.1 People Powered Weather Company in the industry. WeatherXM appreciates and recognises its employees for their hard work, offering special benefits and perks over their competitive salaries and wages. You will have the opportunity to join a team and have a position at the forefront of a cutting-edge intersection between meteorology and blockchain. The following benefits can be adjusted based on the chosen colleague's location.

Basic Benefits

• Token allocation incentive plan based on seniority & role.
• Company health care plan (if located in Greece).
• Extra 4 vacation days annually, based on contract commencement date.
• Sick Leave: one week per year of paid leave, starting at 6 months from employment date.
• Professional and personal development annual plan.
• Remote working scheme & flexible hours based on position.
• 500€ of company-issued equipment of your choice (screen, and other peripherals).
• Additional 350€/ year to use in any way you like (if not located in Greece).
• Expense allowance for a visit to the HQ of WeatherXM (if remote).

Additional perks

• A vibrant, collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth and development.
• We are part of Protocol Labs Network and Consensys offering hands-on training courses on Web3 & Crypto technologies.
• Be part of an agile team, brainstorming to solve challenging and unique business problems.
• Free weather station device upon arrival: so we can all be weather gurus.
• Finest specialty coffee for free, healthy and not so healthy snacks.
• Team building activities, conferences all over the world and outings.

Are you looking to be part and contribute to the future of our fast scaling startup company while doing meaningful work?

Are you interested in being part of the most influential company in the blockchain weather industry and contributing to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Join us in shaping the future of weather forecasting, where innovation meets community empowerment. Be part of a dynamic team driving change and making an impact at the intersection of technology and climate science.