Software Developer, Desktop Apps

About AccuWeather 

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs. 

Position Summary 

Want to be part of a team that is at the forefront of developing and maintaining cutting edge desktop software that is used by the AccuWeather forecasting department to create mission critical and lifesaving warnings and forecasts? We are looking for a Software Developer that displays an interest in and passion for technical design, development and problem solving; someone who likes to analyze and build systems and help identify areas of improvement.

The role is a great fit for developers with strong C++ experience and an interest in graphical display systems (OpenGL) and integrated backend technologies. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Core Weather Technologies, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining AccuWeather’s innovative SmartWarn desktop application.  Leveraging modern technologies and architectural approaches, you will translate forecasting and meteorological needs into world class, high performing code and systems.  You will demonstrate skill in multiple technologies, solve technical problems, and collaborate with peers and stakeholders in an Agile-based environment, to deliver both real-time data and best of breed experiences that cater to a global audience.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and enhance features in SmartWarn's core UI and rendering engine using C++, Qt6, and OpenGL
• Leverage client and server-side technologies to build modern components for desktop applications
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate services and data infrastructure, while also ensuring effective delivery of products from SmartWarn
• Work closely with Forecasting, Product, and Design to develop innovative user experiences
• Build reliable desktop components that support meteorologists and forecast operations
• Prototype, test, and iterate new visual tools for alert generation and map interaction
• Write clean, efficient, modular, and testable code in a collaborative Agile environment
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and observability practices
• Participate in code reviews, retrospectives, and technical discussions
• Continuously learn and share knowledge across the team
• Contribute to an enthusiastic, positive, work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification 

• BS/BA in related discipline, 3+ years’ experience in related field
• Proficient in modern programming in C++ (C++ 11 or higher) and in object-oriented computer programming methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in graphics programming and rendering in OpenGL
• Demonstrated experience building desktop applications (C++) and desktop UI (Qt6 development framework)
• Linux operating system knowledge and comfortable with using the Linux command line for everyday tasks and scripting (Bash, Python)
• Understanding of unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Catch2, GoogleTest)
• Experience with version control systems and CI / CD processes (Git, Github, Docker)
• Proven experience with build systems (CMake, Debian packaging)
• Understanding of PostgreSQL and Go are a plus
• Self-driven; good problem-solving skills; adaptable and willing to take ownership
• Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or geospatial data
• Clear communication skills and a growth mindset

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEO is the Law poster here and its supplement here. The pay transparency policy is available  here. 

 AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.