Terrain Park Groomer - Winter 25/26 at Altera

Enumclaw, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ski Resort, TourismIndustries

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Minimum 2 years snow grooming experience
  • Knowledge of terrain park terminology and practices
  • Ability to ski/ride terrain park features preferred
  • Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 60 pounds on an occasional basis, and a minimum of 20 pounds on a frequent basis
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time while seated
  • Manual dexterity to operate hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and basic carpentry tools
  • Ability to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, snow, sleet, high winds, and cold temperatures
  • Ability to work evenings and/or overnight, weekends and holidays while in operation

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and grooms features in the terrain park and surrounding slopes
  • Operates PB400 and PB600 snowcats in a safe and efficient manner
  • Maintains fluid levels, performs daily machine inspections, and reports any/all damage to vehicle maintenance
  • Assists in the building, installation, and transport of terrain park jibs and snow features
  • Completes required hand/rake work around terrain park features when needed
  • Assists the rest of the grooming crew when possible

Skills

Snow Grooming
Terrain Park Building
Groomer Operation
Heavy Equipment
Snow Safety
Winch Operation
Park Features

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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