Lead Ecologist
AiDASH, Inc.Enterprise Software company
Gurugram, IndiaLead
Lightrock
SE Ventures
Lightsmith Group
Marubeni
Data & AINew
About the role
TL;DR
Lead a team of ecologists, integrating AI and technology for habitat mapping and biodiversity monitoring.
- •About AiDASH AiDASH is leading the PreventionFirst™movement for electric utilities and transforming grid resilience through its pioneering platform that unifies vegetation, asset, storm, and wildfire intelligence.
- •Powered by SatelliteFirst™ Inspection & Monitoring, AiDASH delivers comprehensive visibility across the entire grid at the right frequency and budget, using the right data modality.
- •More than 200 customers trust AiDASH to keep the lights on, spend where it counts, and defend every decision, Securing Tomorrow across every mile of the grid.
- •Learn more at www.aidash.com.
- •The PreventionFirst movement is growing, and so is the recognition behind it.
- •In 2026, Forbes named AiDASH one of America's Best Startup Employers for the 4th consecutive year, and TIME included AiDASH among America's Top GreenTech Companies for the 3rd year in a row.
- •Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ ranked AiDASH No. 12 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and No. 59 overall in their selection of the top 500 for 2024.
- •Join us in Securing Tomorrow Together! BNGAI™ is a Nature Intelligence Platform that uses satellite imagery and AI to deliver scalable, high quality environmental insights on any piece of land, anywhere.
- •The platform automates habitat mapping, land classification, condition assessment, and environmental reporting at a speed and scale that manual methods cannot match.
- •BNGAI™ is the platform’s flagship product for the UK market, purpose built for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance in England.
- •BNG is one of several use cases the platform supports globally, including TNFD reporting, science based targets for nature, ESG disclosure, and large scale environmental monitoring.
- •The Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Ecologist to lead a growing team of ecologists working on large-scale habitat mapping, field survey, and biodiversity monitoring projects across multiple clients in the UK, EU, and other regions.
- •This role goes beyond traditional ecology management
- •it sits at the intersection of ecology, AI, and technology.
- •You will combine ecological expertise, spatial data interpretation, and a strong technology orientation to help evolve AiDASH's AI-assisted mapping workflows.
- •You'll work alongside Product and Data Science teams to shape and validate agentic-AI and RAG-based ecological workflows through intuitive, UI-based tools
- •no engineering background required, but a genuine appetite to learn and influence how these systems develop.
- •You'll oversee multiple project pods, act as a team lead for a growing group of ecologists, mentor Associate Ecologists, and serve as the senior technical point of contact for ecological deliverables.at How You’ll Make an Impact Leadership & Delivery Oversight Lead and manage a team of ecologists and analysts delivering habitat mapping, BNG assessments, and QA/QC across multiple client projects.
- •Ensure outputs adhere to UK BNG, DEFRA, and Natural England guidance, as well as regional biodiversity frameworks.
- •Coordinate with Project Management, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- •Serve as the key technical and managerial point of contact for ecological deliverables.
- •Quality & Methodology Development Support the development and implementation of QA/QC frameworks for habitat mapping and classification.
- •Work with Data Science and Product teams to evolve AI-assisted and agentic mapping pipelines.
- •Introduce structured processes for testing and validating logic flows within our UI-based ecological toolchain.
- •Contribute to the improvement of SOPs, methodologies, and internal ecology training programs.
- •Mentorship & Capability Building Coach and mentor Associate Ecologists on ecological mapping, data validation, and logic-based tool usage.
- •Contribute to performance management, competency development, and role progression within the Ecolab team.
- •Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with GIS, Remote Sensing, and Product teams to validate ecological and AI-driven outputs.
- •Provide domain expertise during client reviews, audits, and scientific validations.
- •What We’re Looking For Master’s or equivalent degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in applied ecology, habitat mapping, or biodiversity monitoring, including team or project leadership.
- •Proven exposure to at least two geographies (e.g., UK, EU, US, or others).
- •Deep understanding of UKHab, DEFRA metric, and BNG workflows.
- •Strong familiarity with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and remote-sensing interpretation.
- •Tech-savvy mindset
- •ability to conceptualize ecological workflows, build and test logic flows, and collaborate with AI/engineering teams to refine agentic systems.
- •Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- •Why AiDASH Join a global team driving innovation at the intersection of ecology, AI, and climate resilience.
- •Work with leading utilities, developers, and consultancies across multiple regions.
- •Shape the next generation of digital ecology and AI-enabled biodiversity intelligence.
- •We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all candidates.
- •Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the interview process, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
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Required skills
PythonOpenAI APILangChain
Nice-to-have skills
JavaScriptReactNode.jsAWSGoogle CloudAzureDockerKubernetesGitLinux
Domain expertise
cleantechclimatetechai
Tech stack
PythonJavaScriptReactNode.jsAWSGoogle CloudAzureDockerKubernetesGitLinuxOpenAI APILangChain
