Senior Data Scientist/Data Engineer

Kilimo is seeking a Senior Data Scientist/Data Engineer with expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and data engineering, specifically in climate and agricultural domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience working with environmental and agricultural datasets, and a passion for applying data science to real-world challenges in these fields.

Key Responsibilities

Data Science

• Analyze complex datasets from climate, weather, and agricultural sources to derive actionable insights.
• Develop and validate machine learning models to solve problems like crop yield prediction, water usage optimization, and climate risk assessment.
• Conduct statistical analyses to support decision-making in sustainable agriculture and resource management.
  
  

Data Engineering

• Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for processing large volumes of climate and agricultural data.
• Design data architectures to efficiently store, query, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through validation, cleaning, and transformation processes.
  
  

Domain-Specific Focus

• Leverage domain knowledge to understand and interpret agricultural and climate data, including satellite imagery, soil data, and irrigation metrics.
• Collaborate with domain experts to design tailored solutions for challenges in climate-smart agriculture.
  
  

Research and Development

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in climate and agricultural data science techniques and tools.
• Experiment with innovative approaches to improve model accuracy and robustness for agro-climatic applications.
  
  
  

Requisitos


Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science or Data Engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Python and its data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with GIS tools and libraries (e.g., QGIS, rasterio, geopandas).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  
  

Domain Expertise

• Knowledge of climate science, agronomy, or related fields.
• Familiarity with datasets such as satellite imagery, weather data, or agricultural production data.
• Understanding of irrigation systems, crop modeling, and environmental sustainability metrics is a plus.
  
  

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in climate science, data science, or machine learning are highly valued.
  
  

Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

• Proven ability to handle complex datasets and solve domain-specific problems efficiently.
• Strong focus on actionable results to support agricultural and environmental objectives.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with remote sensing data and satellite imagery.
• Knowledge of agro-meteorological modeling or hydrological modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark) is a plus.
  
  

Commitment to Impact

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about making a difference in climate-smart agriculture and environmental sustainability through data-driven solutions.

Beneficios

• Work in an international company with global expansion.
• Remote work and flexible hours.
• Training program we support you in pursuing education and skills development in areas that interest you.
• Competitive salary and family health plan.
• We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the 4th year in a row!
• Analyze data to help create a future with water available for communities, ecosystems, and economic development!
  
  

Nacimos en 2016 en Córdoba, Argentina, con el propósito de transformar el valor del agua en la producción de alimentos.

Nos mueve generar acciones colectivas para lograr un futuro con agua disponible para las comunidades, los ecosistemas y el desarrollo económico.

Desarrollamos proyectos con impacto hiperlocal para dar respuesta a los desafíos hídricos que plantea el cambio climático.

Trabajamos con agricultores que adoptan buenas prácticas de riego a través de la tecnología y compañías que cuentan con metas de seguridad hídrica.

Nuestros Proyectos de Acción Climática conectan a estos dos actores y gracias a ellos estamos cuidando el agua en las cuencas más estresadas de Chile, Argentina, México, Perú y Brasil, entre otros países.

Nuestras oportunidades laborales están abiertas a todas las personas que quieran sumarse al desafío de transformar el valor del agua en la producción de alimentos

¡Súmate y sé parte!