Staff Geologist/Geophysicist

Applied Geophysicist

Terra AI is building a new category at the intersection of artificial intelligence, geoscience, and critical resource development. As global demand for copper, lithium, nickel, rare earth elements, geothermal energy, and other strategic resources accelerates, the mining and subsurface industries face a growing challenge: traditional exploration methods remain slow, expensive, and highly uncertain. Terra AI was founded to help solve this problem by redefining how critical resources are discovered, evaluated, and developed. By combining advanced machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and deep geoscience expertise, Terra AI helps exploration and mining companies make faster, more informed subsurface decisions with greater confidence and capital efficiency. The company's platform integrates geological, geophysical, and drilling data into intelligent systems designed to improve targeting accuracy, accelerate discovery timelines, and reduce exploration risk. Backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures and working alongside strategic industry partners including Rio Tinto, Ero Copper, and Ramaco Resources, Terra AI is emerging as one of the more closely watched AI-native companies operating within the mining and critical minerals sector. Terra AI's mission is to define the new global standard for data-driven critical resource development — breaking the cost and time curve required to support electrification, energy security, and the global energy transition. The company operates with a strong partnership mentality, combining technical rigor, candid communication, continual learning, and environmental stewardship to help modern exploration teams solve some of the world's most important resource challenges.

We are seeking a broadly capable applied geophysicist with exposure across multiple geophysical methods to help run and deliver geophysical modeling programs supporting mineral exploration initiatives. QA/QC and process geophysical datasets acquired through external exploration programs

• Work within Python-based geophysical modeling environments and reproducible workflows
• Collaborate closely with geologists and technical stakeholders across exploration programs
• 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

We recognize that exceptional geophysicists may come from a variety of technical, academic, and industry backgrounds. 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.