"About the team ImageX turns raw sensor data into the imagery and elevation products that power TomTom's map of the world. We pull in aerial and satellite imagery aerial lidar vehicle-based lidar and vehicle traces and turn them into the imagery layers and elevation models that make automated map generation possible — at global scale. About the roleWe're looking for a senior applied scientist to push our image processing and remote sensing work forward. You'll work across the full pipeline from raw sensor data to production-scale map products blending machine learning traditional image processing and large-scale cloud engineering. You'll also bring fresh research into our world adapting published techniques to the specific challenges of mapping the planet. ➡ What You'll Do ➡ Design and build image processing pipelines — combining machine learning and traditional computer vision — that turn raw sensor data into map-ready imagery products Work across remote sensing data types aerial and satellite imagery aerial lidar and digital elevation models (DEM DTM DSM) Extract map information from street-level and aerial imagery Process and reconstruct 3D scenes from lidar point clouds Build batch ETL workflows on Azure and AWS that scale to world-scale compute Read the latest research and adapt it to our data and problems turning promising results into tools that measurably improve map quality What You'll Need ➡ Significant experience in image processing computer vision or remote sensing including shipping production systems Strong Python skills with hands-on experience in OpenCV Experience working with lidar or point cloud data in 3D Experience running batch processing workflows in the cloud (Azure Batch or similar) A track record of reading research papers and turning them into working solutions on real messy data Comfort operating at global scale where ""edge cases"" show up by the millions What's Nice to Have ➡ Experience generating DEM/DTM/DSM products Background in photogrammetry or 3D reconstruction Publications or open-source contributions in computer vision or remote sensing ➡ What we offer A competitive compensation package of course. Time and resources to grow and develop including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning. Time to support life outside of work with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities. Work flexibility where TomTom’ers in agreement with their manager and team use both the office and home to focus collaborate learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance. Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year to visit family and friends or to simply explore the world we’re mapping. Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world. Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom! Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location. Meet your teamWe are the ADAS & ADS Product Unit leading the production of TomTom’s HD maps and ADAS technology. In a diverse team of applied scientists engineers data scientists and more equipped with a broad array of expertise you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking location-based technologies and applications. More specifically you’ll be at the forefront of the creation of advanced HD maps. You’ll also help update these in real-time ensuring our maps are pushing the world forward instantly. These maps will then go on to empower the largest car manufacturers transportation giants and major tech companies around the world. At TomTom...You’ll help people find their way in the world. In 2004 TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map the smartest and most useful map on the planet.Work with a team of 3300+ unique curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.After you applyOur recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process check out our hiring FAQs.TomTom is an equal opportunity employerTomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you you. No matter your culture or background you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this please know that we’d love to hear from you."