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KoBold Metals

Engineering Manager, Data Systems

KoBold Metals · Remote

Posted about 3 months ago · $200,000-$240,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
KoBold Metals's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
69% of KoBold Metals's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals
high
36 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
2026-10-23

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 an Engineering Manager for Data Systems at KoBold, you will lead a team of software engineers while collaborating with data scientists and geologists to develop robust data systems that enhance mineral exploration efforts. Your role will involve hiring and mentoring team members, overseeing project delivery, and contributing to technical projects. You will also engage with cross-functional teams to shape the technical strategy and product direction.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 8+ years experience building production software systems
  • 3+ years in an engineering leadership role with reports
  • Experience building robust distributed cloud data systems
  • Deep understanding of multiple database and data storage technologies
  • A track record of taking ownership from definition of the problem and delivering large projects with demonstrated impact in an iterative manner
  • Skilled at dealing with ambiguity and prioritizing effectively from multiple inputs

Nice to have

  • Bonus for experience building systems managing large geospatial or geoscientific datasets

What you get

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world
  • Minimum of one week travel to project sites per year

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Dynamic work environment may imply changing responsibilities
  • Fieldwork required, which may not suit all candidates

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Listed by KoBold Metals on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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