Deep Optica
Chief Geologist (Founding Executive)
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About Deep Optica
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
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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
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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.
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