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KoBold Metals

Staff Applied Scientist

KoBold Metals · Remote

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
KoBold Metals's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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 a Staff Applied Scientist at KoBold, you will develop advanced instruments and data acquisition systems to enhance mineral exploration efforts. Your role involves simulating and calibrating sensor performance, building predictive models using scientific computing methods, and collaborating with geoscientists to identify exploration targets. You will also work on integrating various data types into proprietary systems to guide exploration decisions and reduce uncertainty in predictions.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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

  • Salary range provided but may vary based on skills and experience
  • 10-20% travel required for fieldwork
  • Dynamic work environment typical of early-stage companies

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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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