Machine Learning Engineer for Weather and Climate (m/f)
Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss
01.01.2025
permanent
#LI-MCH1012
Operation Center 1, Frachtstrasse, 8302 Kloten
This is how you can contribute
- Develop, implement and maintain machine learning (ML) tools, services and processes in cloud and high-performance computing (HPC) environments such as Swiss National Supercomputer Centre (CSCS)
- Work closely with domain experts, data scientists, cloud and HPC specialists to optimize and operationalize ML models, also in collaboration with other national weather services
- Develop and apply ML methods for innovative flagship projects in weather forecasting and climate applications
- Testing new technologies in ML and MLOps through proof of concepts
- Driving synergies in the areas of ML and MLOps
This makes you unique
- University degree (at least ISCED 7) in computer science, applied mathematics, data science or a related field
- Experience with DevOps, container technologies, cloud platforms, and ideally, HPC environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
- Very good programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow / Keras, PyTorch or JAX
- Dedicated personality with a creative, problem-solving mindset and strong communication skills to inspire others about ML technologies and explain their potential in a clear, understandable way
- Active knowledge of one official language, passive knowledge of a second official language and very good knowledge of English
In a nutshell
ML is already widely used operationally at MeteoSwiss, making us one of the leading national weather services in this field. As an ML Engineer for Weather and Climate, you will implement the latest ML technologies to inform and warn the population via our app, to develop customized products in relevant sectors such as energy or aviation, and to provide application-oriented climate information.
01.01.2025
permanent
#LI-MCH1012
Operation Center 1, Frachtstrasse, 8302 Kloten
Questions about the position
Gabriela Aznar +41 58 46 09711Send message
Questions about applying
Nicole Gianotti +41 58 460 95 04Send message
Questions about the position
Gabriela Aznar+41 58 46 09711
Send messageQuestions about applying
Nicole Gianotti+41 58 460 95 04
Send messageIn a nutshell
ML is already widely used operationally at MeteoSwiss, making us one of the leading national weather services in this field. As an ML Engineer for Weather and Climate, you will implement the latest ML technologies to inform and warn the population via our app, to develop customized products in relevant sectors such as energy or aviation, and to provide application-oriented climate information.
What sets us apart
The Swiss Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss is the Swiss National Weather Service. We record and forecast weather and climate in Switzerland and thus make a sustainable contribution to the well-being of the community and to the benefit of industry, science and the environment.
Federal offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) are committed to good working conditions and protecting the health of their employees and have been awarded the Friendly Work Space label.
Our benefits
#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
#F7B4B8Working for SwitzerlandWe are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
#B8E1D8Embracing diversityThanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
#FFF0BBStaying healthy at workWe support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
#D7EEECEqual pay for equal workWe ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.
#D7EEECEqual pay for equal workWe ensure equal pay and provide remuneration based on performance, experience and the requirements of the position.
#FAD8B9Work-life balanceWe support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.
#FAD8B9Work-life balanceWe support individual lifestyles with flexible forms of work and various time models.
#E8D7E8Career prospectsWe promote the professional and personal development of our employees with state-of-the-art training and continuing professional development programmes.
#E8D7E8Career prospectsWe promote the professional and personal development of our employees with state-of-the-art training and continuing professional development programmes.
Questions about the position
Gabriela Aznar+41 58 46 09711
Send messageQuestions about applying
Nicole Gianotti+41 58 460 95 04
Send messageAdditional information
The place of work is either Zurich Airport or the Locarno-Monti regional center.
Next steps
As women are still under-represented in our administrative unit, their applications are particularly welcome.