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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days KoBold Metals's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 69% of KoBold Metals's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals
- high 28 stale, 0 reposted of 36 open
- Hiring momentum
- 38 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from KoBold Metals's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KoBold Metals.
About this role
As a Staff Applied Scientist at KoBold, you will develop advanced instruments for mineral exploration, focusing on data collection and analysis to predict ore locations. Your role involves collaborating with geoscientists and engineers to create models, integrate various data sources, and enhance exploration methodologies. You will also be responsible for deploying hardware in the field and presenting findings to stakeholders, contributing to the company's goal of making valuable mineral discoveries.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb and synthesize complex information
- Exceptional curiosity and eagerness to learn
- Successful track record of developing complex equipment with cross-disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience with physical measurement and data analysis systems
- Experience applying scientific knowledge to identify and prototype emerging technologies
- Systems integration and data acquisition skills
Nice to have
- Experience with remote sensing
- Creating machine learning models on geospatial data
- Image processing or computer vision experience
- Project and team management experience
What you get
- Equity compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave
Worth weighing
- 10-20% travel required
- Salary range is broad and depends on skills and experience
- Role involves working with complex and potentially noisy data sources
- Fieldwork may require direct interaction with geologists
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Listed by KoBold Metals on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.