Senior Geologist

About Terra AI

We are building the state-of-the-art AI platform for the discovery and development of clean energy and mineral resources. We bring the most advanced techniques in generative AI, foundation modeling, and autonomous decision optimization to tackle the most important problems in the geosciences. These systems can help more reliably identify critical resource deposits, more rapidly measure and characterize them, and design more efficient and sustainable production plans.

We are backed by Khosla Ventures and other leading venture investors. We are now looking to grow our team from ~15 to ~30 by the end of the year to continue to mature our technology and support deployment with our world-class mineral and clean energy partners.

Scope & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Geologist to help lead geological interpretation and mineral systems modeling efforts that support Terra AI’s exploration workflows. In this role, you will work closely with geologists, geophysicists, and machine learning engineers to integrate complex geological datasets into modern exploration models supporting critical minerals discovery.

· Interpret and integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets across multiple scales

· Build robust mineral systems and exploration models supporting probabilistic targeting workflows

· Support geological feature engineering and modern computational exploration workflows

· QA/QC historical and modern exploration datasets to improve modeling confidence

· Collaborate closely with internal and external technical teams across geology, geophysics, and engineering

· Produce technical reports, visualizations, and exploration recommendations for global projects

· Provide geological expertise to support the automation and improvement of exploration workflows

Candidate Qualifications

· Experience in economic geology, mineral exploration, or mine development

· Strong experience in critical minerals and base metals geology

· Proficiency with GIS and 3D geological modeling software

· Experience integrating geological and exploration datasets into cohesive exploration models

· Strong understanding of geochemistry and mineralization systems

· Exposure to computational geology, geostatistics, remote sensing, or AI-enabled exploration workflows is considered beneficial

Candidates from both traditional exploration and emerging computational geology environments are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may come from a variety of professional, technical, and industry backgrounds. If your experience aligns closely with the spirit of the role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

Compensation & Benefits

$125,000- $150,0000

In accordance with California law, Terra AI provides a good faith base salary range for roles that may be performed in California. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base salary, total compensation may include performance bonus opportunities, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Terra AI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.