Sr Principal Architect

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $210,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, which is subject to company and individual performance. 

Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.   

As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background verification process. Offers of employment and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a background verification. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, HERE will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  

Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and VEVRAA, we have developed an affirmative action program (AAP) for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Portions of the AAP are available for review by applicants and employees through our People Team. 

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HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

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