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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days KoBold Metals Zambia's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 4% of KoBold Metals Zambia's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals Zambia
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from KoBold Metals Zambia's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KoBold Metals Zambia.
About this role
As a Software Engineer at KoBold, you will engage directly with exploration geologists and data scientists to develop technology solutions that enhance mineral exploration. Your responsibilities include building data pipelines, leading projects from design to implementation, and collaborating closely with colleagues in the field. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about geology and mineral exploration while tackling complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of KoBold Metals Zambia as an employer.
What you need
- 2+ 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
Nice to have
- 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
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant fieldwork, including travel to project sites at least once a year.
- The position is contract-based and may have varying responsibilities as the company evolves.
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Listed by KoBold Metals Zambia on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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