Senior Geospatial Data Scientist

Summary

Join ICEYE, a global leader in SAR satellite operations, as a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist. You will be a key member of the Natural Catastrophe Solutions product team, focusing on deriving actionable insights from disasters. This role involves developing and maintaining analytical tools and workflows for mapping and monitoring natural catastrophes, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will leverage your expertise in remote sensing, geospatial data science, and software engineering to shape the future of ICEYE's products. The position offers a remote work opportunity based in Finland (Europe) and includes various benefits such as relocation support, a yearly benefit budget, and opportunities for professional development. ICEYE prioritizes a supportive and diverse work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Geography/Geoinfomatics, Earth Sciences or related field (Master’s degree or PhD preferred)
• Experience with geospatial data science, machine learning and remote sensing
• Experience building, deploying and maintaining scalable, containerized applications in cloud-native environments (preferably AWS) using modern software engineering practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes and version control best practices
• Proficient in the use of the latest geospatial data science tools, such as: Geospatial python (geopandas, rasterio, xarray), Geospatial databases (PostGIS), Geospatial APIs (OGC, STAC), ML frameworks (pyTorch)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to take challenging, abstract problems and break them down into solvable tasks

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain analytical tools, models and workflows for mapping and monitoring natural catastrophes
• Analyze complex spatio-temporal datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights to advance our products
• Adopt and promote best engineering practices, and promote a culture of continuous learning to ensure the team constantly improves their development habits
• Identify strategies to accelerate the timeline of bringing R&D elements to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including product manager, SAR and remote sensing experts, machine learning engineers and software engineers) to design, develop, test, and maintain the product
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills by presenting technical information to stakeholders to drive informed strategic decision making
• Communicate technical needs and expertise required to support successful product development and scalable software solutions
• Suggest how to improve the product, how to address risks, challenges, and needs, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working alongside people from diverse technical backgrounds
• Knowledge of SAR
• Knowledge of monitoring, mapping or modelling natural catastrophes (floods, wildfires or hurricanes)

Benefits

• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
• A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
• Remote
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes