KoBold Metals · 5 months ago
Senior Software Engineer
KoBold Metals is a leading independent mineral exploration company that leverages AI technology to enhance mineral exploration efforts. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop technology solutions that make mineral exploration data accessible and to collaborate closely with geologists and data scientists to improve exploration success rates.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)MineralMiningSoftware
Responsibilities
Deep engagement with exploration geologists and data scientists, continual learning about mineral exploration, and tailoring technology development to the needs of exploration project scientists
Building data pipelines and tooling for deriving advanced human and machine insights from exploration data, often leading a small group of software engineers to successful delivery
Developing expertise in KoBold’s Data Systems and deeply understanding how they impact exploration
End-to-end ownership of projects from design to implementation and testing to continued engagement with colleagues on exploration teams using your solutions
Responding well to design and code feedback, also providing feedback to teammates
Operationally managing the team’s services and assisting scientific colleagues with our tooling
Qualification
Required
4+ years of software engineering experience, ideally building production cloud data systems
Proficiency with Python
Ability to write production-quality code that is correct, readable, well-tested, scalable and extensible
Skilled in large-scale system design
A track record of taking ownership from definition of the problem and delivering projects with demonstrated impact in an iterative manner
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn about all aspects of mineral exploration, particularly in the geology domain. Enjoys constantly learning such that you are driving insights through using our tools in exploration and willing to work directly with geologists in the field
Ability to explain technical problems to and collaborate on solutions with domain experts who are not software developers. A strong communicator who enjoys working with colleagues across the company
Excitement about joining a fast-growing early-stage company, comfort with a dynamic work environment, and eagerness to take on an evolving range of responsibilities
Keen not just to build cool technology, but to figure out what technical product to build to best achieve the business objectives of the company
Preferred
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
Experience with geospatial data and building map-based experiences
Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration platforms, such as Docker, AWS ECS, Kubernetes, etc
Formal education or job exposure to natural sciences
Company
KoBold Metals
KoBold Metals is an AI-powered critical mineral startup that discovers essential materials for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceAndreessen Horowitz
2025-11-14Series C· $163.43M
2024-10-04Series C· $537M
2023-06-20Series B· $195M
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