GIS Production Analyst (Contractor)

GIS Production Analyst (Contractor)Latitude AI develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We're driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it's like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.When you join the Latitude team, you'll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people.As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.Meet the team:One of the keys to delivering an ADAS driving experience is an accurate, up-to-date HD map that describes the world around us. This map, collected onboard our vehicles and processed by the Data Services Operations team, must meet intense quality standards achieved through structured workflows, rigorous policy and attention to detail. Along with providing HD map production, the Map Operations team supports and enables data-driven decision making by providing GIS analysis to teams across Ford and Latitude.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Services Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for quality controlling map data, processing automation feedback, and crafting best practices related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).This contract will be 1 year (12 months) in duration.What you'll do:Execute quality control functions in Latitude's HD map data pipeline to ensure accuracy and consistencyProvide automation feedback to improve efficiency of Map OperationsMaintain and ensure the quality of GIS data and related processesAnalyzing spatial data through the use of mapping softwareWhat you'll need to succeed:Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similarStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesExperience in quality control and data management is preferredAbility to work 100% at desk in a 2D and 3D virtual environmentNice to have:Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related fieldPrevious experience working in an AI/self-driving setting or similarExperience sourcing and federating third party data for spatial analysisWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.