Data Scientist

**Job Title**:
Data Scientist

**Reports to**:
Acting Director, R&D

**Location**:
Ottawa, ON

**Term**:
Full Time

**About Nanometrics**:
At Nanometrics, we take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are passionate about making a global impact through cutting-edge technology while staying rooted in values of intentional innovation, trust, ethics, and stability.

**About the role**:
Are you passionate about revolutionizing seismic data analysis and automation? We are looking for a Data Scientist with a background in Seismology to join our Science & Development team. In this exciting role, you will lead the research, prototyping, and development of innovative automated tools and methods that drive real-time seismicity monitoring and event detection. Your work will directly impact industries such as O&G, mining, CCS, and geothermal; offering you the opportunity to shape cutting-edge solutions. Collaborating with Operations, Sales, and Business Development teams, you’ll ensure our tools and methods meet real-world operational needs, enhancing both quality and scalability.

**A day in the life**:
- Research, prototype, and develop innovative tools for automating real-time seismic monitoring, creating faster, smarter systems for seismic event detection.-
- Drive the development of scalable automated seismic detection systems, seamlessly integrating with operational teams for maximum efficiency.- Promote excellence and best practices in software architecture and development.- Collaborate with software engineers and seismologists to build scalable, production-grade systems for on-prem and cloud-based processing.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions align with real-world needs and operational requirements.
- Contribute to industry thought leadership by publishing findings and presenting at conferences.

**What you bring to the team**:

- Master’s or PhD in Geophysics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field with 5+ years of industrial experience.- Experience working with large-scale seismic data, including real-time systems and batch processing pipelines.- Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and deliver technically sound, well-documented solutions.- Strong proficiency in Python for developing and automating seismic workflows and systems.- Deep experience in advanced statistical analysis and the automation of processing systems.- Strong foundation in inverse theory, numerical optimization, and parameter estimation.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex data analyses into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Familiarity with interferometry or tomography methods.- Knowledge of moment tensor inversion, seismic risk modeling, the double-differencing relocation algorithm, and real-time automation technologies.- Expertise in DAS data processing, induced seismicity, and signal processing.- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized workflows (Docker, Kubernetes).- Experience of working on a shared codebase through Github or other similar platforms.
- Strong publication record or contributions to open-source seismology/data science tools.

**Why Nanometrics?**
- We are a global leader in seismic solutions and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club winner.- We value sustainable growth that benefits our employees, our community, and the environment.- Maximize your productivity with our flexible hybrid work model. Our centrally located office space offers a stimulating environment for collaboration and focused work. Plus, enjoy a convenient commute with easy access to biking paths and public transportation.- Engage in virtual and onsite social events centered around collaboration, learning, and fun, including volunteer events, celebrations, and team-building activities.- Our comprehensive group benefits program includes RRSP matching, health/dental benefits, a corporate bonus program, education assistance, and a health spending account.- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides services and support for health, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, wellness tools, and more.- Enjoy a competitive leave program, including a holiday shutdown (December 25 to January 1).- Grow your career with learning and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with high-performing teams and some of the industry's top minds.