Sr Principal Architect

HERE TechnologiesChicago, IL
$200,000 - $210,000

About The Position

HERE Technologies is building a digital representation of reality at global scale. As Senior Principal Architect – Visuals and 3D Mapping, you define and drive a visual-first map platform, combining AI, 3D world modeling, and scalable data pipelines. You act as a technical visionary and hands-on architect, shaping how visual data becomes structured, queryable map intelligence, leveraging computer vision, world models, and Universal Scene Description (USD) based scene representations.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in software architecture, 3D platforms, or geospatial systems
  • Proven leadership in large-scale platform architecture and technical strategy
  • Strong expertise in computer vision / deep learning (CNNs, multi-modal AI)
  • Strong understanding of 3D representations (DTM, TIN, multiresolution LOD)
  • Familiarity with modern 3D and AI toolchains
  • Experience with 3D scene representations and graphics pipelines
  • Hands-on knowledge of USD or similar 3D frameworks
  • Background in mapping, GIS, or location-based services
  • Knowledge of a wide array of tools in the 3D and deep Learning domain (3D modelling, SfM, PyTorch, Tensorflow,…)
  • Experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms, and large-scale data processing
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Define end-to-end architecture for visual-to-map pipelines (imagery 3D semantic maps)
  • Lead scalable systems for 3D and visual geospatial data processing and serving
  • Drive AI-based map creation (CNNs, multi-modal fusion, feature extraction)
  • Architect use of world foundation models for scene understanding and simulation
  • Standardize USD (Universal Scene Description) as canonical world representation
  • Build pipelines for map creation and offline export products
  • Advance algorithmic 3D modeling (splines, procedural geometry, parametric structures)
  • Drive Data Modeling for 3D map features
  • Align platform architecture with ADAS, digital twin, and map product needs
  • Provide technical leadership across teams, mentoring architects and engineers

Benefits

  • health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance
  • retirement savings plans
  • paid time off & leave policies
  • annual performance bonus
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