Solution Architect Navigation

Overview:

Experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Navigation domain, especially HD/ADAS maps

and navigation products.

The ideal candidate will drive technical solutioning, automation, and innovation. Prior experience in

designing and scaling automation frameworks and familiarity with AI/ML integration in geospatial

workflows is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

 Act as the technical lead and solution architect for all navigation-related engagements

 Design end-to-end workflows and automation solutions for HD Maps, ADAS features, and navigation data processing.

 Work closely with map production teams to integrate advanced tools, ML models, and quality gates.

 Translate business and operational challenges into scalable, modular technical solutions.

 Evaluate and define architecture involving various navigation data formats – e.g., Multinet, NDS, SD/HD formats.

 Lead automation initiatives, including smart editing tools, data validation engines, and AI-driven map update mechanisms.

 Stay updated with industry trends (e.g., NDS.Live, autonomous driving formats) and provide thought leadership.

 Drive capability building initiatives, including technical onboarding, knowledge sessions, and training programs.

Required Skills & Experience:

 10+ years of experience in Navigation, Automotive Mapping, or Location-based services.

 Strong understanding of HD/ADAS mapping concepts, map layers, localization features, sensor fusion input formats.

 Hands-on experience with navigation formats like Multinet, NDS (classic and Live), proprietary formats.

 Proven experience in building or architecting automation platforms/workflows for map editing or validation.

 Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their applications in map data enrichment or QA.

 Familiarity with geospatial tools, routing engines, and simulation platforms.

 Data sourcing, validation, enrichment, integration, and version control

 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in a client-facing role.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s/Master’s in Geoinformatics, Geography, Computer Science, or related fields

 Experience working with or for HERE, Mapbox, or OEM Tier-1 suppliers.

 Exposure to cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines for automation deployments.

 Understanding of regulatory policies like India’s New Mapping Policy, GDPR (for map data), etc.