Principal Data Scientist

Principal Data Scientist

El Segundo, CA

Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on human progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the bedrock of the global supply chain.

Who We Are

Durin builds and operates automated drill rigs to accelerate mineral discovery.

Modern life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines do not simply appear. Valuable ore is rare, so in advance, Geologists must explore, observe, test, and survey—a process that takes significant time and resources. Building a mine today is a billion dollar endeavor, so precise data is key. This is done by drilling hundreds of holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples in the search for valuable material.

Although the mining industry is worth $2.4 trillion, mineral exploration has hardly changed in over 70 years. Our mission is to change that. The first step is the development and mass-production of drilling rigs with automated controls and real-time data streams to increase safety, accuracy, and efficiency. That is just the beginning. Learn more

Building Exploration Intelligence

As Principal Data Scientist at Durin, you will lead the development of data systems that turn raw sensor, mineralogical, geochemical, and drilling-related inputs into reliable, decision-ready outputs. You will define how data is captured, structured, quality controlled, and surfaced in the product, anchored in the highest standards of accuracy, consistency, and trust across the exploration workflow.

Note: Experience in geology or drilling is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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Compensation

This role will pay $150,000–$180,000, plus generous equity, so you have a real stake in Durin's success. Everyone is an owner, so as the company grows, your equity grows too.

Aside from base compensation, we invest heavily in our team. You'll have the freedom and resources to experiment and iterate quickly. We're a high-growth company with no middle management, which translates to fast decision making and the ability for you to own major initiatives from day one.

We also offer 100% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are paid for when you're at headquarters, and we can help you find housing nearby.

Additional Requirements

Join Durin to build the future of mining. If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.