Full-Time Staff GIS Specialist

Gather data from various sources (maps, satellite images) for specific regions to ensure comprehensive information.

Investigate data sources (free/paid), assessing coverage, recency, and quality for target areas.

Use specialized tools (GDAL, custom software) to clean, resize, and align data for team use.

Collaborate with different teams:

• AI/ML: Supply diverse data for model building.
• Pipeline/Product: Ensure necessary data for new region deployments.

Responsibilities:

1. Aggregate data for target regions ensuring complete data collection.
2. Research open, public, and commercial sensor data sources to determine areas, quality, and freshness of available data.
3. Utilize open-source (GDAL) and internal tools to preprocess, align, crop, resample data.
4. Contribute to internal tools for processing geospatial datasets.
5. Partner with teams to understand GIS data needs for AI/ML research.
6. Coordinate with AI/ML and Pipeline/Product teams for data provision.
7. Partner with leadership to understand product vision.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with GIS modalities (orthoimagery, LiDAR, vector data, elevation/terrain information, landcover).
• Basic scripting (Python) for automation and tool contribution.
• Experience with open-source GIS libraries (PROJ, GDAL).
• Experience with some flavor of Linux and Unix shell (bash).

Desired Characteristics:

• Team-oriented, collaborative, enthusiastic learner.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 (bonus eligible).

Application Process: Ongoing. Possible in-person interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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