Lead Data Scientist

What's the role?

• As a Lead Data Scientist, you will help design and build the next iteration of process automation within HERE Core Map workflows by applying machine learning and deep learning techniques. You will work end‑to‑end—from research and algorithm development to production deployment—closely collaborating with researchers and engineers in an agile scrum environment. Your work will directly enable scalable, high‑quality map feature inference used across HERE’s products. Key responsibilities include:
  • Designing and implementing machine learning and deep learning models for map feature inference and automation.
  • Applying stochastic and optimization‑based algorithms to solve complex attribute engineering and modeling challenges.
  • Contributing to algorithm design, software development, testing, and deployment as part of a cross‑functional scrum team.
  • Developing and maintaining production‑ready ML solutions for mobile and edge‑based platforms.
  • Producing high‑quality technical artifacts such as software components, datasets, and white papers for reviews and demos.
  • Collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance existing features and deliver new capabilities to production.

Who are you?You are a motivated and technically strong professional with a passion for applying machine learning to real‑world, large‑scale problems. You bring a balance of research depth and practical engineering experience, along with a collaborative mindset.You have:

• An Engineering degree, Master’s, or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Econometrics, or a related discipline, with academic or applied focus on deep learning, computer vision, machine learning, or optimization.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the data science or machine learning field.
• Strong hands‑on experience with at least one deep learning framework such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
• Experience working with edge inference frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite, CoreML, or TensorRT.
• Solid programming experience in Python and C++, along with exposure to shell scripting.
• Practical understanding of deploying ML models in production environments, including testing and performance optimization.

What Do We Offer?At HERE, you will work on meaningful technology that impacts millions of users globally, while being supported in your professional growth.We offer:

• The opportunity to work on cutting‑edge location and mapping technologies.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and learning‑driven work culture.
• Exposure to global teams and world‑class research and engineering talent.
• Opportunities to grow your technical and professional skills through challenging projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with local market standards.

Equal Opportunity StatementHERE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Who are we?

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.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.