VIDA · 2 weeks ago
Geospatial Data Scientist (French speaking)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expVIDA is a software company focused on evaluating climate and ESG risks and managing infrastructure impacts globally. They are seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist to create scalable spatial workflows and engage with international project partners, applying spatial analysis tools and improving workflows with Python and SQL scripting.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
You apply VIDA’s spatial analysis tools and prepare our software for real-life projects - these can range from energy access planning to agriculture or climate risk assessment
You improve, automate, and extend our workflows with Python and SQL scripting
You explore, pre-process and integrate new datasets and map layers into the VIDA software
You explore and implement new spatial data analysis methods, for example by using Machine Learning methods and sector-specific modelling frameworks
You ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases
You ensure project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users
You interact with our international project partners and clients, and prepare/present your work in reports and presentations, both in English and French
You facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes, both in English and French
Qualification
Required
You have a Master's degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent qualification in energy / engineering / science with a focus on spatial data analysis
Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in geospatial data analyses with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, tools, and the fundamentals of statistics and mathematics underlying data science
Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in energy access projects and with energy sector planning tools (e.g., least-cost electrification models, demand forecasting)
Proficiency in Python for geospatial data analysis (e.g. geopandas, shapely, rasterio, gdal)
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (for example QGIS, ArcGIS)
Excellent communication skills. You truly enjoy presenting your work to clients, engaging with them, and being part of project-delivery teams
Experience with writing technical reports around geospatial data analyses
Fluency in French (oral and written), as much as English
Comfort and initiative in adopting AI tools (e.g., for coding, analysis, or documentation) as part of daily workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation
Preferred
Experience in cloud-based data engineering (ideally in GCP)
Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and/or data warehouses (e.g. BigQuery)
Knowledge of Machine Learning concepts and their application to spatial data
Familiarity with remote sensing technologies
Benefits
Participation in our VSOP program: At VIDA, all team members are included in our VSOP program, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
Fully remote working & flexibility: We're strong advocates of autonomy and flexibility. We allow you to determine when and where you get your stuff done most effectively.
Educational & setup budget: 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource & 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice.
28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence.
Company
VIDA
VIDA (www.vida.place) is the leading software for infrastructure investors to assess climate risks, track their impact, and meet reporting requirements.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase