Terra AI · 1 year ago
Computational Scientist [Senior - Staff]
Sunnyvale
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTerra AI is building a state-of-the-art AI platform for the clean energy and mineral resources sectors. They are seeking a Computational Scientist to lead the development of geophysical simulations and collaborate with AI/ML and software engineering teams to enhance their technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Working with our founding team to define the technical roadmap for prioritizing and developing key physical simulation capabilities
Integrate and augment existing simulations of various physical processes including reservoir dynamics, seismic response, and geological processes
Working with AI/ML engineers to integrate simulations into various Monte Carlo sampling and validation tools
Building automated model generation and simulation tools to support training data set generation for deep generative model training
Collaborate with the software engineering team members to integrate simulations into the product backend
Play a critical role in hiring and building up our technical team
Qualification
Required
B.S in computer science, geosciences, or related field
5 years in engineering or research roles
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (across UI/UX design, product, AI, ML)
Ability to come to our coworking location in Palo Alto, CA 3 days per week
Preferred
Start up experience in building deep learning systems from the ground up including gathering and labeling data, making architecture decisions, and training large models
Benefits
Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision insurance plans.
Mental health support (if not covered by medical insurance plans)
401k plan with company matching
Flexible PTO plus company holidays
Annual company-wide winter break (December 24 - January 1)
Professional development budget to attend conferences or other events
One time home-office set up stipend
Paid parental leave
Company
Terra AI
Intelligent Systems for Natural Resource Development
2-10 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.38MKey Investors
Founders Factory
2025-04-23Convertible Note
2023-10-01Seed· $3.38M
Leadership Team
John Mern
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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