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KoBold Metals DRC

Software Engineer

KoBold Metals DRC · Democratic Republic of Congo

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
KoBold Metals DRC's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of KoBold Metals DRC's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals DRC
high
13 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
Hiring momentum
14 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

The Software Engineer at KoBold will work closely with exploration geologists and data scientists to develop technology solutions that enhance mineral exploration. This role involves building data pipelines, engaging directly with users in the field, and taking ownership of projects from design to implementation. The engineer will also be responsible for making exploration data accessible and actionable, contributing to the discovery of critical minerals.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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
  • Position is contract-based with indefinite duration, which may affect job security
  • The company operates in a highly ambiguous problem space, which may require adaptability

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Listed by KoBold Metals DRC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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