At a Glance
- Tasks: Create interactive 3D tools for subsurface mapping using cutting-edge tech.
- Company: Join a Cambridge University spin-out transforming mineral exploration with AI.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and the chance to shape company culture.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with significant growth opportunities in climate-tech.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the global energy transition while owning your work.
- Qualifications: Expertise in TypeScript, React, and experience with 3D visualizations required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 £ per year.
Material Difference is a venture-backed Cambridge University spin‑out that recently closed a $4m oversubscribed round to transform critical mineral exploration using explainable AI.
As the first product-focused engineer, you will own the user experience and visualization layer of our subsurface mapping platform. You’ll transform complex ML models into interactive 3D tools that global mining leaders trust to make multi‑million dollar drilling decisions, helping secure the essential minerals needed for the global energy transition.
Location: London, UK
Why this role is remarkable:
- Work on a mission‑critical problem: the world needs more copper and lithium than ever before, and your code directly accelerates the global energy transition.
- True founding‑team impact as the first product engineer, shaping the technical architecture and engineering culture from day one with significant equity and ownership.
- High‑caliber environment within a Cambridge spin‑out supported by industry veterans and $4m in fresh funding to scale breakthrough geoscience technology to the world's largest miners.
What You Will Do:
- Build and own interactive 3D subsurface visualizations using WebGL/Three.js to make complex geological uncertainty legible for expert and executive decision‑makers.
- Collaborate directly with the ML team to integrate explainable AI models into a reliable, enterprise‑grade product used by the world's largest mining companies.
- Iterate rapidly on workflows and interfaces based on real‑world user feedback from pilots, moving the platform from a powerful demo to a must‑have product.
The ideal candidate:
- Deep expertise in TypeScript and React with a proven track record of shipping production‑grade 3D, WebGL, or geospatial visualizations like Three.js, deck.gl, or Cesium.
- Experience building B2B or enterprise SaaS products that have navigated complex security and procurement reviews, ideally within scientific, engineering, or geospatial domains.
- An entrepreneurial, self‑directing mindset with the resilience to thrive in an ambiguous, early‑stage environment without a defined playbook and a passion for climate‑tech mission.
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