# Data Scientist - Staff or Senior (Australia)## KoBold MetalsPublished 29 Mar 2026## Role Highlights### Languages usedObjective-C### Key skillsMachine LearningData ScienceData EngineerComputer VisionData CollectionComputer ScienceIntegrationsData ProcessingImage processingAIOperationsStatistics2D3DChemistryCICDMathematicsPhDConsole### Tools, Libraries and FrameworksIOSApolloGitGridJSON## DescriptionThe role involves building predictive models to identify potential ore-forming processes and predict the locations of ore-grade mineralization. This includes developing software to accelerate the discovery of critical battery metals. The position also entails creating 2D and 3D geologic predictions and designing field programs to gather data. Ultimately, the goal is to build data tools that solve scientific problems and aid in making valuable discoveries.## Required Qualifications and SkillsCandidates should possess extensive technical skills in Python's data science packages and general software engineering practices, including collaborative development with git and familiarity with unit/integration testing and CICD pipelines. Experience with cloud computing resources, building and evaluating predictive models, and working with data from various physical systems, including geospatial analyses and visualizations, is required. Technical knowledge should include applied statistics, Bayesian inference, and a substantial understanding of machine learning algorithms. A minimum of 4 years of post-PhD or 8 years of post-MS work experience as a data scientist or data engineer is necessary, along with experience leading technical teams. An advanced degree in physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics is also required.## DisclaimerDisclaimer: Job and company description information and some of the data fields may have been generated via GPT-4 summarisation and could contain inaccuracies. The full external job listing link should always be relied on for authoritative information.## DescriptionKoBold Metals is a mineral exploration company that utilizes artificial intelligence to explore for metals necessary for the world's shift to a low-carbon economy. The company's business encompasses discovering, defining, expanding, and developing mineral resources with the aim of significantly enhancing exploration success rates. With a global portfolio of over 50 exploration properties targeting nickel, copper, cobalt, and lithium, KoBold collaborates with a variety of stakeholders from major to junior explorers. Their team is comprised of leading professionals in exploration geoscience, data science, software engineering, operations, and business, many of whom have made significant discoveries in the industry before joining KoBold.#J-18808-Ljbffr