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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Geospatial Data Science Engineer - **Company:** Rivian - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $171,100.0 - $213,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, 3D Scanning, Geographic Information Systems, Amazon Web Services, Association Rule Learning, Big Data, Network Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Data Mining, Data Normalization, Data Structures, Embedded Software, Fraud Prevention and Detection, GEOS, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Cloud Services, Sensor Fusion, Shell Script, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Computational Statistics, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Indexer, Data Layers, Information Technology, Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Lidar, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dbc046930a4b5788 ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Robotics, or a related quantitative field with an emphasis or thesis work on computational statistics, data mining, machine learning, or spatial optimization. * Experience: 8+ years of related professional experience building and maintaining large-scale data processing and predictive systems. * Advanced Analytics & Data Mining: Expert-level knowledge in data mining and analytic methods such as regression, classifiers, clustering, association rules, decision trees, and Bayesian network analysis. * Geospatial Expertise: Proven experience working with geospatial data, handling noisy time-series datasets, writing advanced spatial queries in PostGIS, and utilizing spatial libraries/indexing systems (e.g., H3, S2, GeoPandas). * Programming & Scripting: Proficiency with statistical analysis packages and programming languages, including Python, SQL, and shell scripting (or familiarity with R/MATLAB). * Statistical Testing: Strong statistical foundation with proven expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing complex data tests and validation methodologies. Preferred Qualifications * Crowdsourced Mapping: Experience with fleet-based, crowdsourced map generation methodologies, including probe-data aggregation, change detection, and incremental map updates. * Cloud Ecosystems: Experience deploying large-scale geospatial pipelines and machine learning workloads within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Databricks). * Open-Source Infrastructure: Experience with standard open-source vector tile formats, tools like Martin, QGIS, and geospatial processing engines (GDAL/OGR, GEOS). * Automotive Map Formats: Familiarity with automotive map standards, routing schemas, and data structures such as NDS (Navigation Data Standard), OpenStreetMap (OSM), and Lanelet2/HD Maps. * Robotics Algorithms: Familiarity with core robotics concepts, including SLAM (Simultaneous Localization & Mapping), Sensor Fusion, and Point Cloud / Sensor Processing (LiDAR, radar, vision). ## Description RV Tech is seeking a Geospatial Data Science Engineer to pioneer the data layer powering our next-generation software-defined electric vehicles. In this senior role, you will be responsible for transforming massive, high-frequency streams of vehicle sensor observations into highly accurate, dynamic map features that the vehicle can use for localization, routing, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)., * Geospatial Pipeline Engineering: Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines that ingest, clean, and segment billions of daily vehicle sensor observations into consumable map features and geometries. * Statistical Modeling & Insights: Apply advanced data mining and analytic methods to detect real-world changes (e.g., road closures, new lanes, construction) and design rigorous statistical tests to validate map accuracy. * Map Generation & Map Matching: Develop robust algorithms for map matching, trajectory smoothing, and sensor fusion to convert noisy probe data into high-fidelity road geometry and attributes. * System Design & Architecture: Lead the technical design of spatial data systems, ensuring low-latency query performance, efficient spatial indexing (e.g., H3, S2), and scalable storage of vector/raster map data. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with embedded software engineers, perception teams, and cloud architects to align onboard vehicle capabilities with cloud-based mapping platforms. * Staying Ahead of the Curve: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in big data technologies, computational statistics, machine learning, and automated mapping practices., Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. 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