Senior Geospatial Engineer at SkyWatch

Department: Engineering

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Compensation · Listed in posting

CA$135,000 – CA$165,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Description

SkyWatch is hiring a Geospatial Software Engineer to lead and expand its 3D data products and integrate elevation, vessel tracking, and location-based vector data into customer-facing GIS workflows. The role combines third-party integrations, geospatial applications, quality control, AI-assisted pipeline development, and work with defence and industry standards. It requires at least six years of software engineering experience, including three years in geospatial data, platforms, or applications, and offers a base salary of CA$135,000 to CA$165,000 plus stock options, health benefits, and remote or hybrid work in Canada.

Required Skills

Cloud-native geospatial
Third-party integrations
Web 3D applications
AI tools
Quality control
OGC standards

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in geospatial data, platforms, or applications
Experience integrating third-party data and processing services
Experience building geospatial applications on 3D data
Experience using AI tools to increase engineering output
Preferred Qualifications: Public code or open-source contributions
Experience producing or publishing 3D and elevation products
Working knowledge of OGC standards
Sensor fusion and defence geospatial standards
Willingness to undergo Government of Canada security screening