Geophysics Machine Learning Engineer: Moonshot Data Pioneer

3 weeks ago


Mountain View, California, United States X: The Moonshot Factory Full time
About the Team

We are an early-stage interdisciplinary team at X, The Moonshot Factory, with a growing portfolio focused on climate and geophysics. To achieve our ambitious goals, we foster partnerships both internally and externally. Our current project involves defining and executing computational and machine learning experiments to advance geophysics.

The Role

In this dynamic position, you will be part of a full-stack geophysics team working on various tasks - from prototyping to large-scale solution building. You will have a deep passion for problem-solving and experimentation.

This role requires high cross-functional communication, organization, and planning skills. Ideal candidates are self-starters who can effectively operate in a dynamic environment, such as startups or new products within Google.

  • You will serve as a resident geophysicist on the team, defining ML experiments and performing data reviews.
  • Integrate the latest research into applied projects.
  • Identify, design, and implement experiments and prototypes to de-risk projects rapidly.
  • Set the direction for the engineering team implementing experiments and act as a mentor on geophysics.
  • Serve as a geophysics expert in communications with partners.
What We Are Looking For
  • A Master's degree or equivalent practical experience (5 years of work experience).
  • Experience building ML models on geophysical data (seismic surveys, gravity/mag, well logs, documents, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Python programming.
  • Knowledge of ML frameworks (TensorFlow/Keras/JAX) and Python packages (Numpy, Scipy, Pandas).
  • A self-starter able to make progress independently.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • The ability to think strategically and tactically about complex initiatives to guide multiple moving pieces towards execution.
  • Ability to influence without authority.
  • Motivated by using technology to make the world a better place.
  • Field and/or industry geophysics experience.
  • Signal processing experience with seismic and/or DAS.
  • Large-scale optimization/inversion experience.
  • High-performance computing (HPC) experience.
  • GCP experience.
Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $185,625 - $232,500 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is influenced by job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training. Your recruiter can discuss the specific salary range during the hiring process.

X, The Moonshot Factory, is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome diversity and support it for the benefit of our employees, products, and community.



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