What’s the role?

HERE is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our SLI Perception and Extraction Engineering team in the Foundation Engineering organization. You will join an engineering team that works closely with data scientists and software engineers to develop AI/ML models, as well as software for data extraction, visualization, labeling, and validation, with a strong focus on continuous delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on full-stack development technologies and provides a chance to collaborate with a dynamic and dedicated team of computer vision/machine learning experts and software engineers.

You will tackle highly visible, technology-driven challenges with a direct connection to the success of the company. The team’s effectiveness will be measured by scalability, high quality, maintainability, and computational efficiency.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be passionate about innovating and developing machine learning and data analytics solutions to build our industry-leading live maps. You will collaborate with researchers, data scientists, developers, and architects to design, develop, deploy, and maintain models and applications across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and build the next iteration of process automation for HERE’s mapmaking processes, leveraging a highly scalable Big Data infrastructure and machine learning techniques to support global-scale digital map-making.
• Develop and test analytical, statistical, and machine learning models to optimize internal data-driven processes for map-making, decision-making, and system control.
• Design and implement tools and machine learning models to analyze, visualize, extract, and evaluate map features from street-level imagery and LiDAR.
• Serve as an expert and advocate in data mining, machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analysis.
• Apply data science, machine learning, and stochastic algorithms to address complex challenges in map creation and updates.
• Collaborate on algorithm and software development as part of a scrum team, delivering artifacts (e.g., software, presentations, datasets) for internal and external reviews and demos.
• Develop and support map automation pipelines to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics, or MS with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning, including proficiency with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow frameworks.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, generative AI, object detection, regression, classification, clustering, or association rules.
• Proficiency in Python, including experience with statistical analysis and machine learning libraries, enabling active contribution to model experimentation and evaluation, as well as software development and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude with the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated adaptability and strong teamwork skills in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and experience with MLOps practices.
• Experience with AWS cloud computing and Docker development.
• Familiarity with geospatial data and point cloud processing algorithms.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. Building on its industry leading position, HERE’s updated growth strategy centers on advancing a next generation, AI-powered “live” map for customers across automotive and multiple industries.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.