KoBold Metals

Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mining & Mineral ExplorationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 7 years of experience in frontend software engineering, writing production-quality code that is correct, performant, scalable, and extensible. They should be skilled with data visualization libraries such as D3 and Leaflet, and have experience with modern JavaScript tools including node.js, TypeScript, React, Angular, and modern deployment and cloud technologies, along with familiarity with Python web frameworks like Django, Panel, and Flask, and classic frontend development utilizing HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

The Senior Frontend Software Engineer will build intuitive and elegant user experiences to empower KoBolders with backgrounds in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and data science, improve KoBold’s existing web apps that manage data upload, discovery, search, and visualization, develop new tools to support complex interactive 2D/3D geospatial visualizations, plotting, and data labeling, champion frontend best practices, and help to modernize the stack to standardize UIs, prototype faster, and deploy useful apps for geologists and data scientists, as well as setup systems to automate the testing of UIs.

Skills

D3
Leaflet
node.js
TypeScript
React
Angular
Python web frameworks
Django
Panel
Flask
HTML
CSS
Data visualization
Geospatial data
Map-based experiences

KoBold Metals

AI-driven mineral exploration for clean energy

About KoBold Metals

KoBold Metals focuses on discovering new deposits of essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel, which are crucial for clean energy technologies. The company employs artificial intelligence to enhance the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and predictable. Their proprietary AI tool utilizes a concept known as Efficacy of Information (EOI) to guide data collection during exploration, helping to reduce uncertainty. KoBold invests over $60 million annually in more than 60 projects across three continents, leading extensive research and development efforts in the field. Unlike traditional exploration methods, KoBold aggregates comprehensive data about the Earth's crust's physics and chemistry, allowing for a more scientific approach to mineral discovery. The company's goal is to locate and sell mineral deposits to clean energy companies, providing them with the necessary resources while maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Key Metrics

Berkeley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$909MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from Chinese producers may impact market share.
Aggressive expansion in Zambia exposes KoBold to geopolitical risks.
Reliance on AI technology could face challenges from technological failures.

Differentiation

KoBold Metals uses AI to discover lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel deposits.
Their proprietary AI tool, Efficacy of Information, reduces exploration uncertainty.
KoBold aggregates comprehensive data on Earth's crust for precise mineral exploration.

Upsides

KoBold raised $537M, planning to convert projects into mining sites.
Partnerships with tech giants enhance AI capabilities in mineral exploration.
Growing demand for AI-driven tools aligns with sustainable mining practices.

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