Solution Architect: Navigation Domain

Solution Architect: Navigation Domain

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.