Scientific Programmer

Are you passionate about using code to solve real-world environmental challenges? Weyerhaeuser's Advanced Forestry Systems (AFS) team is looking for a curious and driven Scientific Programmer to help shape the future of sustainable forestry. In this role, you'll work on a wide range of innovative projects-from developing cloud-based data pipelines and web applications to applying geospatial analytics and machine learning in forestry, remote sensing, and wood science. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering world-class data and analytical tools that support the optimal management of millions of acres of forestland. Key Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data workflows across multiple platforms, including AWS, to process complex datasets such as LiDAR, satellite imagery, and drone data.
• Build and implement advanced analytical models and decision support tools using SQL Server, Postgres, and other database technologies.
• Develop distributed data pipelines in AWS to automate the generation and processing of forest inventory products, leveraging CI/CD practices.
• Create and support systems that organize, validate, and analyze forest data, including tools for growth modeling, log processing optimization, and harvest planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate technical concepts and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across geographic locations.
• Stay current with advancements in geospatial modeling, programming, data engineering, and forest biometrics to continuously improve tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to a mission-driven team focused on delivering reliable, cost-effective forest information to support sustainable land and timber management.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, geospatial analysis, biometrics, silviculture, biology, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one interpreted language (e.g., Python or R) and one compiled language (e.g., C or C#).
• Experience working with large databases such as MS SQL Server or Postgres; familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS is a plus.
• Strong interest in learning and applying new technologies to improve forestry data systems and decision-making tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse technical and non-technical teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and contributing to a culture of safety and accountability.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,910 - $133,506 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary. Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours. About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. About Timberlands We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Apply tot his job