Get to know the Role:
The team has the goal to create the best map, using all data available through manual editing and also leveraging artificial intelligence techniques for that. The envisioned end-result based on shared effort with other geo teams is the best SE-Asia map in the world to be used on all Grab products. It is a mature team, containing junior and senior map analysts with extensive experience on editing various areas of the world, working side-by-side with Java developers, database developers, machine learning or site reliability engineers. The will to help others and also continuously grow, the desire to deliver high standard, scalable and high quality maps are among this team’s defining traits. We also support the development of innovative, highly scalable, models through deep research and advanced analysis so that we make our products intelligent and delight our customers.
Contract is for undetermined period
The day-to-day activities:
- Analyse the map completeness in order to improve and maintain the map
- Collaborate across the company, working with software engineering, product management, to assist with map-related issues
- Use best practices to deliver high quality map and ensure the quality for the whole project
- Write and maintain technical documentation relevant to the project
- Participate in planning and estimation of effort to implement, test and maintain features
- Leading a group of people - when required - guiding them towards goals achievements
- Evaluate customer feedback and act on it to improve their experience
The must haves:
- Good understanding and experience with cartography and GIS analysis (2 years+)
- BS or MS degree in Geodesy, Cartography, Geomatics or equivalent
- Fluency in English
- Experience with QGIS, GrassGIS, GDAL/OGR or other related GIS technologies
- Data maintenance: be able to maintain data, correctly archive and ensure quality control
- Strong understanding of navigation engine: components and structure
- Fast learner and adaptable to changing environment
- Good knowledge and understanding of the OpenStreetMap environment and structure
- Experience with improving OSM data for navigation purposes using JOSM platform
- PostgreSQL experience
- Familiarity with WebGIS services
- Experience in curating, manipulating and analysing spatial datasets
