HD Mapping Specialist for Autonomous Vehicles

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale is hiring Mapping Specialists to create and refine high-definition maps for autonomous vehicles. You will work with lidar, satellite and street imagery, and 3D spatial data to digitize road environments according to strict specifications.

The role emphasizes fast-paced, iterative feedback, collaboration with software engineers using Git, Jira, and Google Docs, and a focus on accuracy, consistency, and scalable map delivery for AV perception and planning stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher education.
• Experience in map creation for autonomous driving or GIS.
• Strong attention to detail and precise digitization protocols.
• Experience with point cloud data or lidar tools.
• Ability to work in a remote, asynchronous environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain HD maps for L4 AV operations.
• Digitize road network geometry from lidar, imagery, and other inputs.
• Apply mapping specs for accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to multiple revision cycles and feedback loops.
• Triage map-related issues and provide tooling feedback.
• Collaborate with engineers using Git, Jira, and Google Workspace.

Skills

HD maps

GIS mapping

3D modeling

Point clouds

Lidar data

Lane geometry

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jira

Docs & Sheets

Slack

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale is hiring Mapping Specialists to create and refine high-definition maps for autonomous vehicles. You will work with lidar, satellite and street imagery, and 3D spatial data to digitize road environments according to strict specifications.

The role emphasizes fast-paced, iterative feedback, collaboration with software engineers using Git, Jira, and Google Docs, and a focus on accuracy, consistency, and scalable map delivery for AV perception and planning stacks.