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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Geospatial Software Engineer - **Company:** ZYDRO MARINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - **Location:** Newton, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), 3D Computer Graphics Software, Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ArcGIS (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Visualization, Linux, Web Development, GIS Applications, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SONAR (Symantec), TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Terraform, Lidar, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0be525a13b5a67b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 3-5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping complex, full-stack applications. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * Experience with industry-standard GIS tools and databases (eg. GDAL, QGIS, ArcGIS, PostGIS) * Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C++, Rust, Go, etc) * Experience with the use of SQL * Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems & command-line usage Preferred Qualifications * Proficient with React, HTML, CSS and other web development technologies * Understanding of 3D graphics rendering fundamentals * Experience in Docker, Git, any CI/CD tool, and software development testing & deployment * Domain knowledge working with sonar, LIDAR, RADAR or other maritime sensors * Experience in the maritime domain (Operating on boats!) * Experience with Mapbox GL and Mapbox Vector Tiles * Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform). * A passion for great map design & visualization ## Description We're hiring a Geospatial Software Engineer to help develop the core geospatial software powering Vector Charts and future maritime mapping & perception products. You'll work on systems for geospatial data processing, web data visualization, sensor processing, and APIs. This role involves close collaboration with engineers working across cloud infrastructure, geospatial data, robotics, autonomy, and user interfaces. We're looking for someone who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical GIS knowledge and a good eye for cartography and map design. What You'll Do * Design, develop & deploy full-stack product infrastructure for geospatial data ingestion, processing, visualization & delivery - Implement cloud-based architecture for hosting large-scale APIs-as-a-Service * Design symbology and theming for map visualization layers * Work to integrate a-priori and realtime maritime data such as S-57/S-100 charts, sonar and acoustic sensor data * Collaborate with the larger Zydro engineering team to build out our roadmap for bathymetry processing & visualization ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)