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Routing Specialist - US (Remote)

Sofar Ocean · Remote - USA · Remote

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About Sofar Ocean

Sofar Ocean is the leading ocean intelligence platform, closing the data gap for better predictability and outcomes. Backed by USV.

About the role

You are a diligent and organized person who is passionate about the ocean, and excited at the prospect of joining a small fast-moving team in this domain. You’re generally comfortable with technology and computer systems–maybe you’re a spreadsheet wizard, are familiar with no-code tools like ReTool, Notion and maybe even have a little coding experience. Most importantly–you’re highly organized, have an excellent ability to focus, and exhibit careful attention to detail.

What they're looking for

  • US-based (open to remote)
  • Previous experience in meteorology or maritime related background
  • Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, climatology, and/or geography
  • Experience working in the shipping or maritime industry, specifically with ship or weather routing
  • Experience with observation and forecast data including WaveWatch III, HYCOM, and ECMWF
  • Strong understanding of mid and long-range forecasting and weather patterns
More about this role

You are a diligent and organized person who is passionate about the ocean, and excited at the prospect of joining a small fast-moving team in this domain. You’re generally comfortable with technology and computer systems–maybe you’re a spreadsheet wizard, are familiar with no-code tools like ReTool, Notion and maybe even have a little coding experience. Most importantly–you’re highly organized, have an excellent ability to focus, and exhibit careful attention to detail.

You will be working with Sofar’s Wayfinder team to perform a number of mission-critical operational tasks. Examples include ship routing support, critical operational tasks for data and service products, helping the ocean science team wrangle new data sources for analysis, and helping to improve our internal tooling. It is important that you have strong time management skills, a proven ability to work independently when needed, and are comfortable making decisions.

US-based (open to remote)

Previous experience in meteorology or maritime related background

Bachelor’s degree in oceanography, climatology, and/or geography.

Experience working in the shipping or maritime industry, specifically with ship or weather...

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