Senior/Staff GIS Engineer, HD Mapping
AI summary of the role
Gatik seeks a Senior/Staff GIS Engineer to own the expansion and optimization of its HD Mapping production pipeline for autonomous middle-mile trucks.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and expand the HD Mapping production pipeline
- Process, clean, and validate large-scale LiDAR point cloud datasets; extract and refine road features; annotate 3D objects and roadway furniture
- Perform topology validation of road networks including lane connectivity, intersection logic, and turn constraints
- Develop and maintain Python-based geospatial data processing tools; manage spatial datasets using Azure cloud infrastructure
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geospatial Engineering, Robotics, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 3+ years professional experience in geospatial systems, mapping, or related fields
- Strong hands-on experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, MicroStation) and tools (CloudCompare, TerraSolid, Lidar360)
- Proven experience with large-scale mapping/geospatial production projects and LiDAR processing workflows
Technologies
LiDAR · Python · C++ · PostGIS · GDAL · Shapely · GeoPandas · Azure · ArcGIS · QGIS · MicroStation · CloudCompare
About Gatik AI
Builds and operates driverless middle-mile freight networks for retailers and CPG shippers using fixed-route Level 4 medium-duty trucks.
Series C
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient GIS Engineer, HD Mapping to join our team. As a Geospatial / HD Mapping Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the expansion and optimization of our HD Mapping production pipeline. This hands-on role involves working with large-scale LiDAR and camera datasets, developing geospatial processing workflows, and improving our routing and topology validation systems. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality maps under tight operational timelines. This position requires a deep passion for geospatial data, strong software engineering skills, and the ability to thrive in a
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Who we are Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient GIS Engineer, HD Mapping to join our team. As a Geospatial / HD Mapping Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the expansion and optimization of our HD Mapping production pipeline. This hands-on role involves working with large-sc [... source excerpt omitted ...] y maps under tight operational timelines. This position requires a deep passion for geospatial data, strong software engineering skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.Key Responsibilities: HD Mapping & Spatial Data Production This role is onsite 5 days/week in our Mountain View, CA office! What you'll do Mapping Pipeline Development: Contribute to the design, development, and expansion of the HD Mapping production pipeline. Data Processing and Validation: ○ Process, clean, and validate large-scale LiDAR point cloud datasets. ○ Extract and refine road-based linear and polygonal features. ○ Annotate and validate 3D objects and roadway furniture [... source excerpt omitted ...] GIS, QGIS, MicroStation) and specialized tools (e.g., CloudCompare, MicroStation, OpenCities, TerraSolid, Lidar360). Proven experience working with large-scale mapping/geospatial production projects and a strong understanding of LiDAR processing workflows. Technical Skills: ○ Strong Python programming skills. ○ Experience with geospatial libraries (e.g., GDAL, Shapely, GeoPandas). ○ Experience with PostGIS, including spatial indexing and query optimization. ○ Familiarity with data formats: OSM, Lanelet, OpenDrive, GeoJSON, LAS/LAZ Bonus Qualifications Experience in HD Mapping production pipelines for autonomous vehicles. Experience validating road network topology and connecti
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