Staff Geophysicist
Terra AI · Redwood City, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$185k–$250k/yrFull-time
About the role
Terra AI is seeking a broadly capable applied geophysicist to support mineral exploration initiatives. This role will work closely with Terra AI's technical teams to integrate geophysical modeling, probabilistic workflows, and geological interpretation into modern exploration decision-making.
Responsibilities
- QA/QC and process geophysical datasets acquired through external exploration programs
- Build forward models and support geophysical interpretation workflows
- Compare modeled and observed datasets to refine subsurface interpretations
- Produce technical reports, visualizations, and exploration recommendations
- Work within Python-based geophysical modeling environments and reproducible workflows
- Collaborate closely with geologists and technical stakeholders across exploration programs
- Support the continued development of scalable geophysical modeling workflows
Qualifications
- Experience in applied or exploration geophysics
- Strong experience with electromagnetic and/or potential field methods
- Strong analytical or programming capabilities within Python-based environments
- Familiarity with geophysical modeling tools such as SimPEG or similar platforms
- Experience with geophysical data QA/QC and technical reporting
- Exposure to inversion workflows, probabilistic modeling, or collaborative software development practices is considered beneficial
Benefits
- $185,000 - $250,000 USD base salary
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Equity participation
- A comprehensive benefits package
Pay
- $185,000 - $250,000 USD base salary
Schedule
- Full-time