Senior Software Engineer - Dynamic Map Platform North America, Inc.
Livonia, MI
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY
At least 5 years of experience executing products into production. Progressive commercial system software development experience that focusses on the production of spatial information products (e.g., digital maps for navigation, robotics, and military “situational awareness”).
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advanced skills in Python programming on both Windows and Linux.
Advanced skills in applying commercial software development techniques and tools beyond purely programming (e.g., unit-test frameworks, version control tools, code analysis and profiling tools).
Experience in selecting, assessing, and applying a wide range third-party tools and libraries.
Advanced-level skills in spatial database design and implementation, including with PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Experience in the development of detailed written software design specifications
Experience with mentoring and review of software development tasks performed by more junior staff
Ability with design and assessment of software user trials
Presentations to customers, internal management, and board members
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Minimum education of bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or related technical field.
Advanced software designer with extensive, successful track record in conceiving, developing, and deploying innovative software systems. Fluent in mathematics, statistics, geospatial engineering and/or computer science.
Extensive experience writing and designing software and performing technical reviews of software of less experienced engineers
Knowledge of technologies utilizing digital photography, LiDAR, radar, ultrasonic sensors, gps/imu sensors, geo-referencing data for use in maps.
Understanding of geo-spatial survey technologies and can think spatially.
Keen analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in a fast paced office environment with multiple priorities and competing demands; potential set-backs in project completion due to internal or external issues, resourcing and re-allocation.
Regular office hours with some requirements for additional work during busy times.
May work for long periods reviewing data on computer.
Occasional travel
ASSETS
Experience with GIS, CAD and remote sensing software packages, as well as knowledge of GPS analysis software
Experience with LiDAR technologies
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all activities required to be successful in the above position. Dynamic Map Platform retains the right to change or assign other activities to this position.