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.

Reporting to the Vice President, Seequent Labs, this role contributes generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, and data science expertise to a multidisciplinary research and prototyping team. The role develops novel applications for subsurface modelling through experimentation and customer engagement. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Solve geoscience challenges using machine learning and AI technologies, including large language models.
• Develop AI and machine learning algorithms and models using accepted best practices.
• Assess model performance and resilience, and deliver quality, user-friendly prototypes aligned with customer needs.
• Integrate algorithms into prototypes and products and demonstrate solutions to customers.
• Acquire data from multiple sources, assess data integrity and quality, and prepare training datasets using effective cleaning strategies.
• Analyse user challenges, workflows, and use cases to identify opportunities for innovative machine learning applications.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and emerging developments across AI and machine learning.
• Prepare and present reports and results to peers, internal stakeholders, and users, while sharing knowledge to grow AI capabilities at Seequent.

• A BSc, MSc, or PhD in machine learning, data science, a quantitative science, mathematics, computer science, or a related specialty.
• 7+ years of research and development experience in machine learning, including deep learning and advanced techniques.
• Experience using large language models, Lang Chain, and Lang Graph.
• Experience with complex orchestration of agentic solutions.
• Experience working with cloud-based data solutions and programming tools such as Python and PyTorch.
• Experience with AI models for imagery, GIS, or 3D data such as point clouds and meshes is preferred.
• Commercial software development experience and experience with modern data plotting libraries such as D3 or Plotly are preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, persistence in problem solving, enthusiasm for continual learning, and the ability to research new topics and learn quickly.

Work Mode= Hybrid Posting Close Date: 10/15/2026 #LI-KV2

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.

• We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground.
• We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact.
• We bring our authentic selves to work and are…