Senior Software Engineer
El Segundo, CA
Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on civilization's progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the foundation of the global supply chain.
WHO WE ARE
Durin builds and operates automated drill rigs to accelerate mineral discovery.
Our modern way of life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines don't simply appear. In fact, the exploration process required to find valuable ore is incredibly long and expensive. This is done by drilling hundreds of surgical holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples.
Mining is a trillion-dollar industry, but the drills used to explore haven't changed in nearly 100 years. Mines are becoming harder to find, which is a danger to the future of civilization. Our mission is to change that. The first step is mass production of automated drilling rigs to find more mines, faster. That is just the beginning. Learn More
BUILDING THE SYSTEMS
As a Senior Software Engineer at Durin, you will be directly responsible for the architecture and development of end-to-end software systems that run next-generation industrial machinery. The tools and applications you build will enable drillers to multiply their efforts, improve the customer journey throughout the exploration process, and ultimately make significant mineral discoveries all around the world.
Note: You don't need mining or drilling experience to excel in this role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build software systems that integrate smart data processing with command & control of the rigs.
- Design well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications.
- Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even rig-in-the-loop testing.
- Integrate security frameworks and data protection policies to meet regulatory standards and protect sensitive customer & geochemical information.
- Optimize microservices and data pipelines to handle large-scale, rapidly growing datasets from drilling operations.
- Manage core infrastructure (databases, storage, monitoring, logging) both on-premises at rig sites and in public cloud environments.
- Drive edge-computing strategies for low-latency analytics, machine learning, and autonomous decision-making on the rigs themselves.
- See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing, to field validation and hand-off.
WHO YOU ARE
- Skilled in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Golang, C/C++) with strong architectural principles.
- Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Front-end experience in React, NextJS, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, real-time analytics, and data pipelines handling large amounts of streaming telemetry.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), edge computing strategies, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with UNIX-like operating systems, version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
- Solid security mindset, including expertise in authentication, encryption, and compliance (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).
- Industrial or hardware-adjacent experience (real-time data acquisition, embedded systems, rugged environments) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and a willingness to own all outcomes.
- Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right.
$150,000 - $180,000 a year
COMPENSATION
This role will pay $150,000–$180,000, plus equity, so you have a real stake in Durin's success. Everyone is an owner, so as the company grows, your equity grows too.
Aside from base compensation, we invest heavily in our team. You'll have the freedom and resources to try new things and iterate quickly. We're a high-growth company without middle management, which means fast decision making and the ability for you to own major initiatives from day one.
We also offer 100% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are paid for when you're at headquarters, and we can help you find housing nearby.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Join Durin to build the future of mining. If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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What We Do
Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on civilization's progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the foundation of the global supply chain.
Our modern way of life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines don't simply appear. In fact, the exploration process required to find valuable ore is incredibly long and expensive. This is done by drilling hundreds of surgical holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples.
Mining is a trillion-dollar industry, but the drills used to explore haven't changed in nearly 100 years. Mines are becoming harder to find, which is a danger to the future of civilization. Our mission is to change that. The first step is mass production of automated drilling rigs to find more mines, faster. That is just the beginning.
Learn more at learn.durin.com
Why Work With Us
We've brought together a mission-driven team of builders, scientists, and engineers reinventing how humanity finds the minerals it needs to survive. Join a tight, no‑nonsense team where you’ll attack real engineering problems, ship hardware to the field, and help secure the resources our future depends on.
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