At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the scientific direction of a pioneering AI4Science company in mining.
- Company: Join Deep Optica, a cutting-edge tech firm transforming the mining industry.
- Benefits: Founding executive role with equity participation and senior executive scope.
- Other info: Collaborate with top venture investors across Asia, Europe, and North America.
- Why this job: Shape the future of mining with your expertise and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in economic geology, with experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 £ per year.
Deep Optica is an AI4Science company building a Mining World Model — a system that integrates geological, geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and drilling data into probabilistic subsurface representations. Our data foundation includes 200,000+ engineered drillholes and 1,500 block models. We deliver this through expert-led exploration services and agent-based software, helping miners and investors evaluate assets in early-stage exploration and transactions.
The Role
- Full-time, hybrid, London.
- You will join as a founding executive — the company's scientific direction, service model, and market reputation will carry your imprint.
- You will be the scientific authority behind the Mining World Model and a commercial principal in the business.
- Set the geological logic of the World Model: ore deposit frameworks, structural controls, data quality standards, and how uncertainty is represented.
- Work daily with ML engineers to translate geoscience into computational form.
- Lead technical delivery on client exploration and due diligence mandates; your sign-off carries the firm's credibility.
- Co-develop the business model: shape service offerings, support deal structuring where we take equity, royalties, or carried interests in projects, and represent Deep Optica with clients, investors, and partners.
- Build and mentor the geoscience function as the company scales.
What We're Looking For
- Deep expertise in economic geology and ore deposit systems (porphyry, epithermal, VMS, orogenic, sediment-hosted).
- Strong command of structural geology and its controls on mineralization.
- Exploration geochemistry and mining geophysics (magnetics, IP, EM, gravity).
- Fluency in drillhole data, 3D geological modelling (Leapfrog, Datamine, Micromine), and resource estimation fundamentals.
- Competent Person / Qualified Person status (JORC or NI 43-101), or clear eligibility.
- 15+ years across exploration and evaluation, with a track record leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working with data science or AI/ML teams; comfort with Python or similar a plus.
- Ability to explain geological uncertainty and risk to boards, investors, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Commercial instinct — you see exploration as a capital allocation problem as much as a scientific one.
What We Offer
- Founding executive standing: you define the scientific standard the company is judged by, with senior executive scope and meaningful equity participation — backed by top venture investors and teams across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Chief Geologist (Founding Executive) in London employer: Deep Optica
Deep Optica is an exceptional employer for those passionate about transforming the mining industry through innovative AI solutions. Located in the vibrant London Area, the company fosters a collaborative and flexible work culture that encourages professional growth and mentorship, allowing employees to thrive in their careers while contributing to groundbreaking projects. With a focus on scientific rigor and advanced technology, Deep Optica offers unique opportunities to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of mineral exploration.
