Associate Data Scientist, Carbon

We are an international AgTech startup pioneering an ambitious mission in a high-growth industry where agriculture meets technology to solve our toughest climate and economic challenges. Through the use of data-driven insights, natural microbiology, and innovative digital technologies, Indigo Ag is partnering across the supply chain, ultimately cultivating a scalable climate solution and enhanced partner ecosystem that beneficially serves farmers, consumers, and the planet alike.

Our mission is unique, and therefore our teams are too: from multigenerational farming gurus who understand the land as though it were an extension of themselves, to cutting-edge techies on the frontier of innovation, our teams are a reflection of the range of the stakeholders we serve: the Earth, the Farmer, and the Consumer.

The Carbon Data Science team explores and interprets data from the frontiers of carbon sequestration and quantification technologies. We are looking for a data scientist who is excited by the challenge of turning complex data from the physical world into insights that drive decisions and inform the future of Indigo’s Carbon program.

Responsibilities:

Reporting & Quality Assurance:

• Provide a centralized overview of data available for exploring and evaluating new technologies, including both internal experiments and literature review

• Define automated data quality tests, which can be implemented by a software engineering or field data team

Model Integration:

• Translate diverse data streams into standardized inputs for running a range of models

• Collaborate with other data scientists and subject matter experts to build, train, and test models related to sequestration

Analysis & Exploration:

• Develop frameworks to evaluate new sequestration and measurement technologies

• In collaboration with other data scientists, explore and analyze data from tech pilots, internal experiments, data sharing agreements, etc.

• Quantify the potential benefits of new technologies and contribute to recommendations

Competencies:

• Collaborate on data exploration and reporting with teammates using a version control system, working in SQL and Python

• Understand and manipulate data to create useful visualizations with actionable insights for internal and external consumption. Make creative and aesthetically appealing visuals that tell a story to enable clear and impactful action

• Collaborate well cross-functionally in a professional and effective manner. Balance and prioritize competing demands to create the highest overall value

• Translate functional requirements into easy-to-use, flexible reporting solutions and dashboards

• Quantify the statistical significance of simple experimental trials

• Articulate complex ideas and concepts into understandable insights that enable decisions for specific audiences

• Refine broad or ambiguous goals into clear questions and actions

• Demonstrate outstanding problem-solving skills

• Actively seek answers to questions as a self-starter

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in a technical field, such as Physics, Agronomy, or Statistics (preferred) and/or relevant industry experience

• Technical Requirements:

  • 1+ years experience with Python

  • SQL Preferred 

  • Proficiency with visualization frameworks

  • Experience with version control (preferred)

  • Experience with geospatial analysis (preferred)

  • Experience with data modeling and warehouse architecture

• Experience working cross-functionally:

  • Experience working with agile software development teams (preferred)

  • Ability to work with diverse stakeholders to translate ambiguity into clear project requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth environment

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Generous time off
• Parental leave
• A remote-first organization with flexible work hours
• 401(k) plan

Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.