Job Summary:
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying critical minerals for modern energy and technology. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop and improve machine learning systems for mineral refining facilities, working with real data to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
โข Run reinforcement learning experiments in our physically realistic simulators of mineral processing operations, and help turn the results into better controllers.
โข Build and refine pieces of our training environmentsโreward functions, observations, and action logicโwith guidance from senior engineers.
โข Train control models, track and interpret their performance, and dig into why a model underperforms.
โข Help close the gap between simulation and reality by comparing model behavior against real plant data and flagging where the physics diverges.
โข Write clean, well-tested code and contribute to the services that put models into production.
โข Partner with process and chemistry experts to understand the unit operations you're modeling.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 0โ4 years of experience (including internships or research) in machine learning, reinforcement learning, or scientific computingโor a strong recent graduate with demonstrated project depth.
โข Solid grounding in machine learning fundamentals, with working knowledge of modern deep learning; exposure to reinforcement learning is a strong plus.
โข Proficiency in Python and comfort reading and debugging an existing codebase.
โข Curiosity about physical, industrial systems and eagerness to learn chemistry and process engineering from experts who will challenge your assumptions.
โข A self-starter who asks good questions, ships, and escalates blockers early.
Company:
Mariana Minerals develops mineral projects using technology to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense applications. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Houston, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.