About the job
Senior Software Engineer in Decision Science
About KoBold Metals
In the mining sector, the quest for new ore deposits has become increasingly challenging, with discovery costs surging to over 10 times what they were three decades ago. As the industry faces a shortage of easily accessible, near-surface deposits and continues to under-invest in modern exploration technologies, the demand for essential metals like copper and lithium—key components in electric vehicles and renewable energy—grows stronger.
At KoBold, we leverage advanced AI models for mineral exploration, utilizing these alongside innovative sensors to inform decisions on our exploration initiatives. Since our inception six years ago, we have emerged as the foremost independent mineral exploration firm and a leader in exploration technology. Our dedicated team of data scientists and software engineers collaborates closely with esteemed geologists to spearhead exploration programs.
KoBold has made a remarkable discovery that required significantly less investment than industry norms, identifying one of the highest-grade copper deposits known. This asset is projected to yield substantial revenue for many years. Our extensive portfolio includes over 60 additional projects, each with the potential for groundbreaking discoveries.
As a private entity, our investors include reputable institutional asset managers and technology venture capitalists, and we have partnerships with leading natural resources companies.
About the Role
We are convinced that a cutting-edge scientific computing stack will revolutionize mineral exploration and enhance our ability to discover new resources. As a pivotal member of our scientific computing team, you will employ decision science methodologies to construct scalable systems that facilitate swift and informed decision-making for our exploration projects. Collaborating with our talented team of data scientists, software engineers, and geologists, you will address intricate scientific challenges and collectively drive the discovery of crucial energy transition metals like lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt. Join us in shaping the future of mineral exploration and contributing to a sustainable world.

