Full-Time Staff GIS Specialist
NBCUniversal is hiring a remote Full-Time Staff GIS Specialist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting New York, New York based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Gather data from various sources (maps, satellite images) for specific regions to ensure complete information.
Research and evaluate data sources (free and paid) to confirm coverage, up-to-date status, and quality for target areas.
Prepare and clean data using specialized tools (GDAL, custom software) for resizing, alignment, and quality improvement.
Collaborate with different teams: AI/ML, Pipeline, and Product teams to provide necessary GIS data.
Contribute to internal tools for geospatial dataset processing and sourcing.
Partner with leadership to understand product vision.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment
- Experience with GIS modalities and formats
- Basic scripting abilities (e.g., Python)
Desired Characteristics
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach
- Open-source GIS libraries (e.g., PROJ, GDAL)
- Linux/Unix shell experience (e.g., bash)