European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

Dr. Florence Rabier

100% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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11 reviews

4.0

11 Jul 2020

Great

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great salary, very exciting working environment, interesting and helpful colleagues, international environment, cutting edge computing infrastructure

Cons

Too much burocracy and politics, it is an operational center so sometime job tasks could be boring. Maybe less boring if you are hired as scientist and not analyst.

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Response

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Thank you for posting this review. I would be very happy to discuss your comments with you just get in touch with me . Julie Palmer, Recruitment Officer at ECMWF

4.0

3 Dec 2025

Generally great

Senior research software development engineer

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Pros

- Working with some of the best minds in weather forecasting and associated HPC technologies - Friendly and co-operative working environment, continually pushing the boundaries in the field - Good salary / pension / retire at 63 / 30 days leave entitlement + PH - Active staff committee supporting staff where necessary

Cons

- Senior management can be tone-deaf when listening to staff's feedback (which is not often sought) - Outside of UK or European employment law, - Management can sometimes be haphazard - some managers promoted to reward technical/scientific expertise rather than management & strategic skills - Limited advancement/promotion opportunities as it's a small organisation, with high competition for opportunities that do arise

5.0

12 Jan 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Working at ECMWF offers the opportunity to contribute to world-leading research in weather and climate prediction, with access to cutting-edge technology, high-performance computing, and a global network of experts. As an international organization, it provides a collaborative, inclusive environment and impactful work that saves lives and addresses global challenges like climate change. With strong professional development support, excellent benefits, and a focus on sustainability, ECMWF combines scientific innovation with meaningful contributions to society.

Cons

Working at ECMWF comes with some challenges, including high expectations, and the need to relocate to specific locations like Reading, Bonn or Bologna, which can involve high living costs. All Contracts are time-limited, and the specialized nature of the work may limit broader career exposure. However, these factors are outweighed for many by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and impactful global initiatives.

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