Mapping City/Country Expert

Remote
Remote

Posted on Oct 13, 2026

Role Objective

The team works on keeping map data accurate and updated based on real-world changes. The work includes reviewing issues submitted by map users and testing location results shown in web search and map platforms.

The Mapping City/Country Expert supports transit and mapping data quality by providing local market expertise and improving city and country-level data accuracy.

Responsibilities – City Expert

  • Communicate with internal teams and external partners to support project goals

  • Create city-level transit data policies based on local market needs and regulations

  • Identify user expectations, data gaps, and transit-related issues

  • Improve transit data models using local knowledge of transportation systems

  • Validate and review updated transit data

  • Edit and maintain different types of transit data

  • Resolve complex mapping and transit data issues

  • Support Program Managers in communication with data providers and partners

  • Conduct field research to verify transit information and user issues

  • Support outage and alert management for assigned cities

  • Manage city-specific data pipelines using internal platforms and basic programming skills

Responsibilities – Country Expert

  • Create country-specific guideline documents for operations teams

  • Provide local expertise for mapping policies and regional regulations

  • Support mapping operations with knowledge of traffic laws, landmarks, and political mapping formats

  • Review and troubleshoot mapping and operational issues

  • Act as a point of contact for country-specific mapping questions

  • Perform quality audits and identify operational errors

  • Review imported mapping data before system integration

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure correct political and regional formats are applied

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Good communication skills in English and local language

  • Tech-savvy with basic programming knowledge (Python, Java, C#, or C++)

  • Familiarity with GIS or mapping tools

  • Strong knowledge of local transit systems, traffic laws, and landmarks

  • Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent attention to detail