Senior Maps Software Engineer
Posted on: 23 Apr 2021
Santa Clara, CA
Job Description
Summary: Maps Evaluation is looking for a senior maps engineer, one with an eye for quality and a passion for automation and spatial analysis. The ideal candidate will be one with substantive professional experience working in a Maps data or Maps QA role, specifically one that has worked with 3D spatial data and has a deep understanding of geospatial applications, techniques, and transformations. This team supports an R&D project that is still going through prototyping stages, meaning that there will be a lot of ad hoc analysis and feedback required among our team, data teams, project managers, and content specification teams. The successful candidate will help to lead those efforts, ensuring that our hard work is communicated to key stakeholders to help shape a successful (yet-to-be-released) Maps product.
| Key Qualifications: 6+ years of experience of applied spatial analysis in a professional setting, working in a medium-to-large scale mapping enterprise (comfortable working with big data)6+ years of frequent practical application of Python and Scala programming languages5+ years of experience writing complex SQL, PostGIS and Hive queries5+ years experience working with 3d data and analyzing its spatial fidelity5+ years experience working with remote sensing technologies (imagery, LiDAR, etc), to include: a comprehensive understanding of projections, transformations, sensor limitations and resolutions, absolute vs. relative accuracy, and the intricacies of working with high quality topographic dataA strong understanding of remote sensing technologies (imagery, LiDAR, etc) would be a bonusExcellent written and oral communication skillsGood collaborative and presentation skillsStrong understanding of map data QA methodologies3+ years of experience in a Test Engineering is a bonus1-2 years of experience working with Tableau (preferred) or a similar dashboard reporting solution is a bonus.Prior experience with Github or other source control systems - Shell scripting and Unix-based system administration.| Description: Develop and implement test plans for high-resolution spatial data - Identify and execute improvements to ETL pipelines - Comfortable working on R&D projects, where the only constant is that things will change - Comfortable working under vague direction and leading more junior engineers and maps analysts - Foundational knowledge of statistics allows the candidate to design and implement meaningful spatial statistics
| Education & Experience: B.S or advanced degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field
Apple
Cupertino, CA
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, and personal computers. It also sells various related software, services, accessories, and third-party digital content and applications. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and Mac, a line of desktop and portable personal computers, as well as iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS operating systems.
It also provides iTunes Store, an app store that allows customers to purchase and download, or stream music and TV shows; rent or purchase movies; and download free podcasts, as well as iCloud, a cloud service, which stores music, photos, contacts, calendars, mail, documents, and others. In addition, the company offers AppleCare support services; Apple Pay, a cashless payment service; Apple TV that connects to consumers’ TVs and enables them to access digital content directly for streaming video, playing music and games, and viewing photos; and Apple Watch, a personal electronic device, as well as AirPods, Beats products, HomePod, iPod touch, and other Apple-branded and third-party accessories.
The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and education, enterprise, and government customers worldwide. It sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, TV App Store, Book Store, and Apple Music. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
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IndustryInformation Technology
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