Sr. Architect

NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data that enables navigation and location-based platforms globally.  We supply this comprehensive data to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping/traffic applications and government and business solutions.  NAVTEQ data is the cornerstone of a myriad of location-based solutions that enhance mobile consumers’ access to location information. Helping our customers connect effectively to mobile consumers is an exciting, daily challenge at NAVTEQ.

Customers rely on NAVTEQ digital map information for use in their applications because of its accuracy, detail and completeness. And they rely on NAVTEQ as their trusted collaborator to help them get their location–based products to market as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We are currently looking for a Sr. Architect - #14580 in Chicago, IL.

Position Summary:

The “Sr. Architect” will play a pivotal role in driving the technology road map for the organization.  The successful candidate will identify common software subsystems in relation to the system architecture.  Design and specify key interfaces and data models.  Communicate architectural decisions to developers on project team.  Enforce architectural compliance of responsible subsystems and their local and outward interdependencies.  Lead full cycle architecture of a single domain with minimal supervision.  Lead project teams and maintains scope of architectural design.  Determine key milestones for design of assigned domain. 

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement algorithms for mapping and navigation

- Document research results in patent disclosures

- Responsibilities will involve 3D Reconstruction, Computer Vision, Shape Retrieval and Recognition, Visualization, Computer Vision, and 3D scanning, components, software and systems

- Project work will also involve Photogrammetry, Shape reconstruction from point clouds, Machine learning, and Range data segmentation

- Design and specify key interfaces and data models

- Communicate architectural decisions and intent with project team

- Collect and analyze results against the defined validation criteria

- Map requirements and use cases to subsystems and components

- Define subsystem process model and dynamic interactions

- Monitor architectural/design conformance of implementation with project team

- Specify work plan to implement, maintain, or correct conforming software

- Understand and work with new software technologies to understand impact and applicability

- Attendance of industry conferences

- Client site visits

Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or another hard science or engineering degree

- MBA/MSc/PhD preferred

- 8+ years relevant work experience AND 3+ years as an Architect or relevant work experience

- Proficient oral and written communication skills

- Expert in one or more architecture domains and how design choices impact the architecture up and downstream

- Expert in one or more programming languages

- Ability to prototype a system end-to-end

- Ability to lead R&D specification, requirements, development and test teams to converge on a single architecture for a single architecture domain

- Knowledge of all existing standards for a single architecture domain and successfully completes panel interview with internal Architecture group

- Mentor two or more Sr. Engineers

- Domestic and international travel required (minimal)

NAVTEQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V