Geospatial Automation Specialist
SAM
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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- We are seeking a Geospatial Automation Specialist to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions for large geospatial datasets, with a primary focus on lidar point clouds, aerial imagery, and derived products.
- This role combines geospatial expertise with hands-on software development to transform complex, manual GIS workflows into robust, repeatable, and high-performance automated systems.
- You will work closely with project teams to translate operational geoprocessing workflows into reliable, production-ready automated workflows.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated lidar and GIS processing pipelines
- Develop tools and utilities using C++ (Qt 6) and Python
- Create and support ArcGIS geoprocessing workflows using ArcPy
- Optimize performance for large-scale datasets and point clouds
- Collaborate with GIS analysts and domain experts to translate operational needs into reliable automation solutions
- Participate in architecture decisions and help define best practices for geospatial automation
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Requirements
- Four (4) plus year in related experience
- Strong experience with C++ (preferably Qt 6 or Qt 5)
- Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
- Hands-on experience with ArcPy and geoprocessing
- Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, PDAL, and Esri ArcPy
- Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, and data formats
- Experience working with large datasets and automated pipelines
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred Skills
- Strong experience with C++ (preferably Qt 6 or Qt 5)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Lidar processing (classification, segmentation, feature extraction)
- PostgreSQL / PostGIS and SQL
- JavaScript or PHP for spatial or web-based geospatial applications
- Experience with parallel processing, multithreading, or large-scale workflow optimization
- Feature extraction utilizing AI/ML from imagery and/or lidar datasets
- Experience deploying or supporting geospatial workflows in cloud or hybrid environments
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira
Education
- (Not required) – Preferred Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, or other related technical field
Who We Are
Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).
By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.
Your Impact at SAM
We are seeking a Geospatial Automation Specialist to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions for large geospatial datasets, with a primary focus on lidar point clouds, aerial imagery, and derived products. This role combines geospatial expertise with hands-on software development to transform complex, manual GIS workflows into robust, repeatable, and high-performance automated systems. You will work closely with project teams to translate operational geoprocessing workflows into reliable, production-ready automated workflows.
Design, implement, and maintain automated lidar and GIS processing pipelines
Develop tools and utilities using C++ (Qt 6) and Python
Create and support ArcGIS geoprocessing workflows using ArcPy
Optimize performance for large-scale datasets and point clouds
Collaborate with GIS analysts and domain experts to translate operational needs into reliable automation solutions
Participate in architecture decisions and help define best practices for geospatial automation
What You Bring to SAM
Preferred Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, or other related technical field
Four (4) plus year in related experience
Strong experience with C++ (preferably Qt 6 or Qt 5)
Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
Hands-on experience with ArcPy and geoprocessing
Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, PDAL, and Esri ArcPy
Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, and data formats
Experience working with large datasets and automated pipelines
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred Skills
Lidar processing (classification, segmentation, feature extraction)
PostgreSQL / PostGIS and SQL
JavaScript or PHP for spatial or web-based geospatial applications
Experience with parallel processing, multithreading, or large-scale workflow optimization
Feature extraction utilizing AI/ML from imagery and/or lidar datasets
Experience deploying or supporting geospatial workflows in cloud or hybrid environments
Experience with project management tools such as Jira
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).
By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.
Your Impact at SAM
We are seeking a Geospatial Automation Specialist to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions for large geospatial datasets, with a primary focus on lidar point clouds, aerial imagery, and derived products. This role combines geospatial expertise with hands-on software development to transform complex, manual GIS workflows into robust, repeatable, and high-performance automated systems. You will work closely with project teams to translate operational geoprocessing workflows into reliable, production-ready automated workflows.
Design, implement, and maintain automated lidar and GIS processing pipelines
Develop tools and utilities using C++ (Qt 6) and Python
Create and support ArcGIS geoprocessing workflows using ArcPy
Optimize performance for large-scale datasets and point clouds
Collaborate with GIS analysts and domain experts to translate operational needs into reliable automation solutions
Participate in architecture decisions and help define best practices for geospatial automation
What You Bring to SAM
Preferred Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, or other related technical field
Four (4) plus year in related experience
Strong experience with C++ (preferably Qt 6 or Qt 5)
Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
Hands-on experience with ArcPy and geoprocessing
Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, PDAL, and Esri ArcPy
Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, and data formats
Experience working with large datasets and automated pipelines
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Preferred Skills
Lidar processing (classification, segmentation, feature extraction)
PostgreSQL / PostGIS and SQL
JavaScript or PHP for spatial or web-based geospatial applications
Experience with parallel processing, multithreading, or large-scale workflow optimization
Feature extraction utilizing AI/ML from imagery and/or lidar datasets
Experience deploying or supporting geospatial workflows in cloud or hybrid environments
Experience with project management tools such as Jira
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms