Loon · 9 hours ago
2026 PhD Residency, Software Engineering-Socio-Environmental Risk Modeling (Tapestry)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$109K/yr - $150K/yrLoon's Tapestry program is focused on building advanced AI-enabled analytical tools for the electric grid. The role involves designing and implementing software systems that model non-technical risks in large infrastructure projects through data integration and analysis.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInternetTelecommunicationsTravel
Responsibilities
Build software pipelines that surface non-technical risks earlier in the project lifecycle, reducing costly downstream surprises
Integrate structured and unstructured data sources into a cohesive, analyzable system
Develop efficient workflows that accelerate experimentation and iteration across economic and policy-related signals
Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, explainable insights through well-designed interfaces or prototypes
Help inform decisions that balance cost, environmental considerations, and public acceptance
Qualification
Required
PhD student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Economics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and modeling
Experience building data pipelines, APIs, or analytical workflows
Familiarity working with large, messy, or unstructured datasets
Ability to design maintainable, well-structured software systems
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with natural language processing or text analysis
Exposure to geospatial or spatially indexed data
Familiarity with statistical or econometric modeling concepts
Experience building dashboards or lightweight data visualizations
Interest in applied research that bridges analysis and software systems
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Competitive residency stipend and housing relocation support for the duration of the program.
Direct mentorship from industry-leading research scientists and engineers.
Opportunity to work on "moonshot" problems with access to Alphabet-scale compute and resources.
Company
Loon
Loon is a network of high altitude balloons used to provide stable internet coverage on the ground. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125MKey Investors
HAPSMobile
2019-04-25Undisclosed· $125M
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