Senior Data Scientist

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

About the role

You will be part of Seequent Labs, a research, prototyping, and data science team with a culture of experimentation and customer engagement. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team with your expertise in generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning and data though novel and creative applications in subsurface modelling. Our team targets a wide variety of AI-related research fields, including computer vision, graphical models, natural language processing, advanced signal processing, unsupervised learning and clustering, reinforcement learning.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Technical Skills and Problem-Solving

• Problem-solve geoscience challenges using advanced machine learning and AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Develop and optimize AI/ML algorithms using accepted best practices, rigorously assessing model performance and resilience.
• Deliver high-quality, user-friendly prototypes and integrated algorithms that directly address customer needs and workflows.

Data Management

• Lead data acquisition efforts from various sources while rigorously analyzing data integrity and quality.
• Develop comprehensive data cleaning strategies and prepare robust training datasets for model development.

Research and Development

• Analyze user challenges and workflows to deeply integrate into all aspects of designing, maintaining, and deploying innovative ML applications.
• Maintain a technological watch over the AI/ML landscape, staying up-to-date with relevant scientific literature and research.

Communication and Collaboration

• Prepare and present compelling reports on results to peers, internal stakeholders, and end-users.
• Collaborate and share knowledge to actively grow the AI team's capabilities and find efficient, intuitive ways to communicate complex data.

Professional Growth and Contribution

• Expand the organization's overall capability in the AI space while actively learning workflows in subsurface modeling (geomodeling, geophysics, geostatistics).

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in machine learning or a related specialty in data science, a quantitative science, mathematics, computer science.
• 7+ years of experience research and development in machine learning - including deep learning and advanced techniques.
• Experience using large language models.
• Experience with LangChain and LangGraph.
• Experience with complex orchestration of agentic solutions.
• Experience with AI models for solving problems related to imagery, GIS and or 3D data e.g. point cloud and meshes is preferred.
• Commercial software development experience is preferred.
• Experience working with cloud-based data solutions.
• Programming and use of tools related to our area of practice such as: Python, PyTorch.
• Experience using modern data plotting libraries (D3, plotly).

The ideal candidate will also possess the following qualities:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to cultivate and sustain strong, collaborative partnerships across teams.
• Proven ability to rapidly deep-dive into unfamiliar topics, synthesize information, and master new concepts with speed.
• A persistent, solution-oriented mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for tackling complex problems and continuous learning.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position, and you are required to be in the Calgary office two days a week.

Seequent is a global company, and flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate work across different time zones.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

Our people

— Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.

Our culture

— At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.

Our offices

— Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee,games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.

Benefits

— Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.