Software Engineer

About the Company

KoBold builds AI models for mineral exploration and deploys those models—alongside our novel sensors—to guide decisions on KoBold-owned-and-operated exploration programs. KoBold has become the largest independent mineral exploration company and the largest exploration technology developer, using data science and software engineering to find vital energy transition metals.

Responsibilities

• Deep engagement with exploration geologists and data scientists to tailor technology development to their needs
• Building data pipelines and tooling for deriving advanced human and machine insights from exploration data
• End-to-end ownership of projects from design to implementation and testing
• Operationally managing the team’s services and assisting scientific colleagues with tooling
• Responding to and providing design and code feedback

Requirements

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, ideally building production cloud data systems
• Proficiency with Python
• Ability to write production-quality, scalable, and well-tested code
• Skilled in large-scale system design
• Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering impactful projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical domain experts
• Intellectual curiosity regarding mineral exploration and geology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Experience with geospatial data and building map-based experiences
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, AWS ECS, Kubernetes)
• Formal education or job exposure to natural sciences