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# Expert Applied Scientist

- **Company:** TomTom
- **Location:** Gent, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Production Code, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa1b446de1c6e18f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Spark?, * A university-level degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a relevant field.

 * 5+ years of industry experience developing production-grade code, with proficiency in Java and Python.

 * Proven track record in solving business problems through ML solutions (e.g. Computer Vision, classic ML algorithms, etc.)

 * Strong skills in Software Engineering, both in greenfield projects and optimizing existing systems.

 * You're a collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment, and you have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

What's Nice to Have

 * Experience in handling large volumes of Geospatial data

 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud platforms like Azure.

 * Familiarity with Big Data pipelines (e.g. Spark/Kafka)

## Description

* Design and develop algorithms that extract actionable insights from massive, imperfect datasets, turning raw geospatial data into intelligence that powers the future of map-making technology.

 * Work with one of the largest traffic data streams worldwide, applying your expertise to decode complex datasets and improve mobility systems.

 * Take ownership of the full lifecycle of software projects, ensuring smooth transitions from research to production-level implementation.

 * Support and improve production environments to guarantee operational excellence of the systems you build.

 * Work closely with Software Engineers and Product Managers on the team.


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