Wildfire Data Scientist

Planet
Full-time
San Francisco, CA
$162,600 - $203,200
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

Planet seeks a Wildfire Data Scientist to transform satellite imagery into solutions to prevent wildfires. The role involves analyzing data, developing data products, and collaborating with teams to reduce wildfire risks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement analysis pipelines for wildfire-related datasets
  • Apply statistical, machine learning, and geospatial models
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers
  • Research advancements in wildfire science
  • Evaluate and validate model performance
  • Contribute technical documentation and reports
  • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in wildfire science or related field
  • Excellent knowledge in wildfire-related subject matter
  • Experience with geospatial data analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and data science libraries
  • Experience managing data-intensive projects
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • No benefits