Senior Applied Scientist - ADAS ImageX

ImageX turns raw sensor data into the imagery and elevation products that power TomTom's map of the world. We pull in aerial and satellite imagery, aerial lidar, vehicle-based lidar and vehicle traces, and turn them into the imagery layers and elevation models that make automated map generation possible — at global scale.

About the role
We're looking for a senior applied scientist to push our image processing and remote sensing work forward. You'll work across the full pipeline, from raw sensor data to production-scale map products, blending machine learning, traditional image processing and large-scale cloud engineering. You'll also bring fresh research into our world, adapting published techniques to the specific challenges of mapping the planet.

Design and build image processing pipelines — combining machine learning and traditional computer vision — that turn raw sensor data into map-ready imagery products

Work across remote sensing data types: aerial and satellite imagery, aerial lidar, and digital elevation models (DEM, DTM, DSM)

Extract map information from street-level and aerial imagery

Process and reconstruct 3D scenes from lidar point clouds

Build batch ETL workflows on Azure and AWS that scale to world-scale compute

Read the latest research and adapt it to our data and problems, turning promising results into tools that measurably improve map quality

Significant experience in image processing, computer vision or remote sensing, including shipping production systems

Strong Python skills, with hands-on experience in OpenCV

Experience working with lidar or point cloud data in 3D

Experience running batch processing workflows in the cloud (Azure Batch or similar)

A track record of reading research papers and turning them into working solutions on real, messy data

Comfort operating at global scale, where "edge cases" show up by the millions

Experience generating DEM/DTM/DSM products

Background in photogrammetry or 3D reconstruction

Publications or open-source contributions in computer vision or remote sensing

A competitive compensation package, of course.  

Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning. 

Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.  

Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.

Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance. 

Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we’re mapping.  

Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. 

Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world. 

Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom! 

Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location. 

We are the ADAS & ADS Product Unit, leading the production of TomTom’s HD maps and ADAS technology.  

In a diverse team of applied scientists, engineers, data scientists, and more, equipped with a broad array of expertise, you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking location-based technologies and applications.  

More specifically, you’ll be at the forefront of the creation of advanced HD maps. You’ll also help update these in real-time, ensuring our maps are pushing the world forward instantly. These maps will then go on to empower the largest car manufacturers, transportation giants, and major tech companies around the world.

You’ll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.

Work with a team of 3,300+ unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.

Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs.

TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we’d love to hear from you.