Remote (Global)

Sofar Ocean is hiring a Routing Specialist - APAC (Remote, Singapore/Japan)

Requirements

  • Fluent or near-fluent Japanese language skills, both spoken and written
  • Background in meteorology, oceanography, or a related maritime field
  • Bachelor's degree in oceanography, climatology, geography, or a similar field
  • Experience in shipping or maritime industry, with a focus on ship or weather routing
  • Knowledge of observation and forecast data, including WaveWatch III, HYCOM, and ECMWF
  • Strong grasp of mid- and long-range forecasting and weather patterns
  • Proficient in data analysis and modern web applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a plus for experience with Japanese maritime companies
  • Availability to work weekend shifts
  • Genuine interest in or connection to the oceans

Nice to Have

  • Skills in data visualization
  • Proficiency in languages other than Japanese
  • Experience working with teams across different time zones and international locations
  • Familiarity with Japanese maritime regulations, shipping culture, or relationships with Japanese port authorities and logistics companies

Compensation

Not specified

Work Arrangement

Remote

Team

Small team

Required

  • Fluent or near-fluent Japanese language skills, both spoken and written
  • Background in meteorology, oceanography, or a related maritime field
  • Bachelor's degree in oceanography, climatology, geography, or a similar field
  • Experience in shipping or maritime industry, with a focus on ship or weather routing
  • Knowledge of observation and forecast data, including WaveWatch III, HYCOM, and ECMWF
  • Strong grasp of mid- and long-range forecasting and weather patterns
  • Proficient in data analysis and modern web applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a plus for experience with Japanese maritime companies
  • Availability to work weekend shifts
  • Genuine interest in or connection to the oceans

Preferred

  • Skills in data visualization
  • Proficiency in languages other than Japanese
  • Experience working with teams across different time zones and international locations
  • Familiarity with Japanese maritime regulations, shipping culture, or relationships with Japanese port authorities and logistics companies

Team

Small team

Other

  • Fluent in Japanese, both written and spoken
  • Availability to work weekend shifts

Not specified

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Sofar Ocean
Sofar Ocean builds and sells ocean data and service products, leveraging technology to support ocean science and maritime operations.
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Posted 3 months ago