Draslovka

Algorithm Engineer

Posted 20 Days Ago

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Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, Western Cape

Hybrid

Senior level

Chemical • Manufacturing

Effective, Safe, and Environmentally Sustainable Solutions!

The Role

Develop and implement algorithms for real-time mineral analyzers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying advanced mathematical techniques.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are Blue Cube Draslovka

At Blue Cube, we fuse proven expertise with bold innovation to create advanced sensor technology for the mining industry. As part of Draslovka — a global leader in sustainable chemical technologies — we deliver real-time measurement solutions that are transforming how minerals are processed worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and creative R&D Algorithm Engineer to join our agile R&D team. In this hands-on technical role, you will help drive the next generation of sensing technology by developing, implementing, and refining advanced algorithms and data-driven models. Your work will directly impact the intelligence and performance of our real-time mineral analyzers, enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient mining operations.

You will collaborate closely with our Senior R&D Engineer and a cross-functional team to solve challenging technical problems, design and execute experiments, and turn complex sensor data into actionable insights. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of theory and practice — someone who can use mathematics, statistics, and signal processing to create real-world impact in a rapidly developing field.

Key Responsibilities

Algorithm Development

Design, implement, and deliver high-quality algorithms and models leveraging data from spectrometry and other optical sensors.

Mathematical and Statistical Expertise

Apply advanced techniques such as multivariate analysis, optimization, and signal processing to enhance system performance and accuracy.

Software Development

Write robust, efficient Python code and participate in the development of software solutions that power our advanced analysers.

Experiment Planning and Execution

Plan, manage, and execute experiments and data collection drives—sometimes partnering with customers or collaborators across the globe.

Technical Problem-Solving

Conduct root-cause analyses on challenging technical issues; define and systematically test hypotheses to drive continuous improvement.

Collaboration

Work with hardware engineers, chemists, and other specialists to develop and refine integrated product solutions.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain clear, thorough documentation of algorithms, processes, experiments, and results to support future development and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Attributes

Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering (Electronic, Physics, Chemical), or a related quantitative field.
5+ years’ experience in algorithm development, digital signal processing, or data science roles, ideally with real-world product or sensor data.
Advanced mathematical and statistical expertise, including linear algebra, multivariate analysis, optimization, and digital signal processing.
Proficient Python coder; able to develop scalable, production-level code.
Comfortable with Linux for development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
Experience with sensor technology, analytical instrumentation, or optical measurement systems is highly valued.
Familiarity with calibration, quality control, and beta product deployment is an asset.
Analytical and creative problem-solver; able to design and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to synthesize and present technical findings clearly for diverse audiences.
Collaborative, independent, and proactive, with a strong track record of contributing to multidisciplinary teams and managing your own work.
Exposure to agile development environments is a plus.
Passion for sustainability, scientific innovation, and making a real-world impact.
Proficient in English; additional languages are an asset.

Why Blue Cube?

Shape the future of sustainable mining with real-world impact.

Join a global, close-knit team — agile like a start-up, backed by a stable market leader.

Work on challenging, meaningful technology in an environment that values curiosity and tenacity.

Collaborate with industry experts and develop your career at the frontier of sensor technology.

Help make mining safer and greener by replacing hazardous chemicals with better solutions.

Top Skills

Linux

Python

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The Company

HQ: Prague

321 Employees

Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Draslovka has been reimagining what’s possible with the CN family of chemicals for more than 100 years. We are a Czech family company, driven by an international team working across the world with a conscious ambition to be the best at what they do.

Draslovka holds a strong market position in the CN - based specialty chemical industry through the roll-out of newly developed environmentally sustainable products including next-generation fumigants and biocides, supply chain optimization, and advanced application practices implemented based on consumer‘s needs.

Reliability, responsibility, and sustainability represent our core values which are consistently applied in all processes. Our goal is to build a comprehensive portfolio of chemical companies, with an interface that ensures synergy of production and services.

In its early days, the focus of the company lay in the production of hydrogen cyanide, but an extensive line of industrial products and services has since emerged. Today, Draslovka has three main business divisions: Specialty chemicals, Mining solutions and Agricultural solutions.