At Applied we treat maps not as a static dataset, but as a single integrated, self-healing data flywheel powering Physical AI. Fleets of vehicles collect ground truth from multimodal sensors which feed ingestion pipelines, dynamic change detection algorithms, machine learning models, and real-time onboard localization and map fusion —closing the loop between field data collection and instantaneous autonomy stack updates.
All of this map data needs to be visualized and edited performantly. In this full time role on the Maps team, you’ll help us build out map visualization tools that operate at every part of the process of developing an autonomy stack. You will operate across verticals - from long-haul L4 commercial trucks to L2++ personal cars, to heavy mining rigs, and tactical defense platforms - and context - real operations and simulations - to visualize standard and high definition map data, LiDAR point clouds, detailed 3D models and more.
Our map editor is used everyday by mapping specialists at Applied and across our commercial customers to triage and edit maps. We treat it as our map visualization & editing engine’s first and best customer, shipping features every single day to improve the experience. We also use our engine to power other mapping experiences across the company: you will help us build something battle-tested for a diversity of use cases. A successful candidate will be able to work across many contexts, including on-vehicle visualization, to push forward maps at Applied.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and drive forward a 3D WebGPU map visualization and editing engine.
Integrate the map visualization and editing engine into experiences across the company, including our primary map editor
Build multiplayer web-based editing experiences
Hold the line and drive best practices on performance: we expect to run at 120fps on any modern machine for country-scale HD maps
Integrate mapping tools from across the company and industry, including map querying, map validation and programmatic map transforms
Help define data storage formats that support map visualization
Work with other engineers to develop data schemas and APIs that are visualization-friendly
Work across all 3D experiences at the company to ensure an integrated fit and feel
Advise customers on the effective use of map visualization to increase product quality and drive forward autonomy programs
REQUIREMENTS
BS in in Computer Science, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Graphics or related engineering field
3+ years working deeply with web-based graphics: WebGL, WebGPU, three.js http://three.js or similar
2+ years experience on frontend development including Typescript and one modern frontend framework (React, Svelte, Vue, SolidJS etc)
3+ years of experience in mapping, preferably in HD maps used for autonomous driving
Engineering Practices: Scalable distributed systems, CI/CD workflows, version control, and cross-team collaboration using Jira and Git-based tooling
NICE TO HAVE
2+ years working experience in backed programming & systems including: C++, Python, Go, JavaScript, SQL, Linux, and Git
2+ years working on performance-critical code in systems languages including: C, C++, and Rust
Experience with native graphics APIs, particularly on mobile devices
Experience with WebAssembly
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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