Google is seeking an experienced GIS data-processing Engineer to develop software tools to fuse massive image and vector datasets into a multi-terabyte 3D model of the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Development of tools, software and processes to execute the data preparation of imagery, terrain, and vector data for publishing in the Google Earth database (and maps).
- Create the framework and tools to shepherd data from acquisition through final deployment.
- Ensure all data has the proper metadata information via proper reporting from data scripts to database tools.
- Build validation to ensure all data adheres to strict accuracy and quality specifications.
- Produce reports related to imagery, terrain, and vector data.
Requirements:
- BS/MS Computer Science/Engineering or GeoSciences.
- Experience working with large data sets and fluency with vector, image and/or terrain data.
- Proven experience with Open GIS standards, file formats, tools (i.e. ERDAS Imagine, Adobe Photoshop, ESRI) and databases.
- Experience with C++, Python, and/or Java.
- Strong Linux knowledge and scripting (perl or shell) skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.