
WindBorne Systems provides higher-resolution atmospheric measurements to improve weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring. The company operates a constellation of long-duration, high-altitude smart balloons equipped with sensor payloads that capture multi-layer atmospheric data and telemetry. It combines that balloon-collected data with AI-driven forecasting models and delivers outputs via data services and integrations (APIs) for downstream use. WindBorne is a data-and-platform provider focused on scientific and operational users who need improved atmospheric observations.

WindBorne Systems provides higher-resolution atmospheric measurements to improve weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring. The company operates a constellation of long-duration, high-altitude smart balloons equipped with sensor payloads that capture multi-layer atmospheric data and telemetry. It combines that balloon-collected data with AI-driven forecasting models and delivers outputs via data services and integrations (APIs) for downstream use. WindBorne is a data-and-platform provider focused on scientific and operational users who need improved atmospheric observations.
WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather forecasts with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data. We design, manufacture, and operate our own balloons, using the data they collect to generate otherwise unattainable weather intelligence.
Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables. We are building a future in which the planet is instrumented by thousands of our microballoons, eliminating gaps in our understanding of the planet and giving people and businesses the information they need to make critical decisions. The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC.
We’re looking for a to help us build the next generation of our team during a critical growth phase.
This position focuses on research, outreach, and candidate pipeline development, identifying and engaging exceptional talent for our most strategic technical and operational roles.
You’ll work closely with the People and Hiring teams to keep a steady pipeline of qualified candidates moving into interviews, ensuring that WindBorne’s hiring efforts stay proactive and efficient.
Responsibilities
Partner with hiring managers and the People team to develop a clear understanding of each hiring manager’s needs and define sourcing priorities.
Identify and engage qualified candidates for specialized roles (software, hardware, firmware, and operations).
Build and maintain robust, diverse pipelines using creative sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical forums, referrals, etc.).
Manage research lists, outreach campaigns, and candidate tracking within Ashby (our ATS).
Share regular updates on sourcing metrics, outreach success rates, and market trends.
Maintain a high standard of documentation and data integrity throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications
Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend or convert
Location
858 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA. Remote or Hybrid