Geospatial ML Engineer
Distributed Spectrum
New York City, New York
Were Hiring a Geospatial Machine Learning Engineer to help develop our newest core models around localization. You’ll shape how we ingest map data, fuse imagery, and serve real-time outputs at the edge, pairing with our existing RF models to deliver a complete sensor-to-insight pipeline.
This will be very difficult - we’re pushing towards precise localization on inexpensive hardware, aggregated across networks of moving and static sensors. We’re looking for someone excited and capable of iterating quickly on creative solutions.
What You'll Do
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Own the geospatial ML pipeline and collect, clean, and model map-centric data to feed localization and propagation algorithms.
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Build deployable models to run on size/weight-constrained drone payloads and forward devices worldwide.
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Define best-in-class geo data practices—CRS choices, tiling strategies, temporal alignment, and robust validation.
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Take ideas from whiteboard to field demos fast
Who We're Looking For
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Deep GIS & geospatial ML expertise ****shipping models that reason over maps, satellite imagery, or navigation data.
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Fluency with coordinate systems & map projections
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Experience in autonomous systems, remote sensing, or visual navigation
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End-to-end model deployment to embedded/edge runtimes (CUDA, ONNX, TensorRT, etc.).
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Nice-to-haves – C++/Rust for performance, drone-based navigation, probabilistic filtering, topo-aware path planning.
Who Thrives at Distributed Spectrum
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Fast learners over specific backgrounds – We care more about how quickly you can pick up new skills than where you’ve worked before.
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Intellectual honesty – The right answer matters more than being right. You challenge assumptions, test ideas, and pivot when needed.
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Adaptability – We’re organized, but sometimes things change quickly. You find a way to make it work and balance short term deliverables with long term goals.
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Ownership of outcomes – You optimize your own time, focus on what matters to deliver quickly, and cut out inefficiencies.
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Not building in a vacuum – You stay connected to the rest of our teams and our customers to make sure all the pieces fit together.
What We Offer
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Above-market salary, equity, and benefits package. In accordance with NY regulations, the salary range for this position is $100,000-$300,000 to cover a broad range of candidate experience.
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Early Series A Equity
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Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) match - up to 4% of your salary
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Unlimited PTO
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Daily office lunches in NYC
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/distributed-spectrum/131cd81e-17c5-4fc4-9cd3-d4fe953948d3
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