Senior ML Tools Engineer

• Tooling Development: Lead the development of annotation interfaces starting with Java and JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor) customizations and eventually expanding into bespoke Python-based tools and plugins.
• Geospatial Infrastructure: Build and host secure Map Servers to serve our proprietary data for annotation. You will ensure these servers are performant and integrated into our data pipeline.
• Spatial Database Management: Design and optimize PostGIS databases to store query and version complex geospatial metadata and annotation layers.
• Security & Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with the Cybersecurity team to ensure that data shared with external annotation vendors is hosted securely using robust access controls and encrypted delivery methods.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with ML Engineers and TPMs to translate complex data requirements into intuitive UI/UX features that minimize human error during the annotation process.
• Process Automation: Develop scripts and workflows in Python to automate data ingestion quality checks and the export of annotated datasets into training-ready formats.

• Graduate degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Geomatics or a related field.
• Industry Context: Prior experience in industries with complex multi-disciplinary teams such as robotics smart grids precision agriculture game development or aerospace.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Core Languages: Fluency in Java (for JOSM/Desktop tooling) and Python (for pipeline and web tooling).
• Database Expertise: Proven experience with PostGIS and PostgreSQL including writing complex spatial queries and optimizing geographic indexes.
• Geospatial Expertise: Familiarity with JOSM OpenStreetMap data structures and Map Server technologies (e.g. GeoServer MapServer or TileServer GL).
• Environment: Fluency with Git and the Unix shell.
• Security Mindset: Understanding of secure data hosting VPNs and IAM (Identity and Access Management) for third-party vendor access.

• High Attention to Detail: A "conscientious" approach to tool design to ensure data integrity at the source.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to bridge the gap between legacy GIS tools and modern ML data requirements.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable working with external vendors and internal security teams to balance usability with safety.

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

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