Spatial Reasoning Engineer

NV5 is seeking a Spatial Reasoning Engineer to work as part of a growing team of geospatial, AI, and data science professionals. The role will entail supporting the development of a Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based spatial reasoning platform. This role focuses on the core AI spatial analytics layer that powers all higher-level reasoning in the system.We value engineers who are comfortable working in modern, open-source Python ecosystems and contributing to production-grade analytical tools. The Spatial Reasoning Engineer will design and implement deterministic, explainable spatial reasoning primitives using H3 hexagonal indexing, spatial statistics, and high-performance spatial analytics. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building AI applications, open source spatial problem-solving, performance optimization, and building auditable analytics pipelines that can be trusted in production.Work Environment:Location: This position is a fully remote position within an engaged, virtual division at NV5.Travel <10% of the timeProof of U.S. Citizenship is required.NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.Translate business requirements into technical specificationsSupport the development and evolution of the spatial reasoning core of our AI tool, including:H3 driven spatial analytics pipelinesSpatial aggregation, density estimation, and hotspot detectionProximity, adjacency, and neighborhood analysisDeterministic, reproducible spatial reasoning functionsPerformance-optimized algorithms for large datasetsSpatial correctness tests and benchmarking suitesDeploy monitoring tools to track status and performance of system architecture and data flowsDevelop API-driven backend services with FastAPI, Pydantic, and async PythonWork with columnar analytics stacks (DuckDB, PyArrow, Parquet / GeoParquet)Conduct vectorized data processing using NumPy, pandas, PolarsDevelop spatial computation with H3, Shapely, and lightweight geospatial utilitiesWrite testable, benchmarked code using pytest and async test patternsUse profiling and performance tools to reason about memory, CPU, and data layoutBuild with python package managers like uv and poetry utilizing pyproject.toml for project managementCollaborate in open-source-style repositories with linting, formatting, typing, and CI expectationsWe are explicitly hiring for deep expertise in:Spatial statistics and pattern detectionAlgorithmic performance tuningMemory efficiency, batching, query planningSpatial benchmarking and correctness evaluationMCP-aware backend developmentLLMs used as assistive components, not decision-making black boxesRequirements:Experience working with Geospatial dataStrong Python engineering experience in production systemsHands-on experience with H3 or similar spatial indexing systemsProven ability to design efficient spatial data pipelinesExperience working with spatial data analysis at scaleSolid understanding of spatial statistics and spatial analysis conceptsComfort working in backend systems that integrate with LLMs and AIStrong focus on correctness, reproducibility, and explainabilityStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred:Familiarity with MCP-style tool interfacesRAG and embeddings AI application development experienceExperience designing benchmark and AI evaluation frameworksBackground in geospatial analytics outside traditional GIS stacksExperience integrating LLM services via clean Python interfacesExperience with data lakehouse platforms such as DatabricksUnderstanding of geospatial metadata requirementsSecurity+ CertificationPlease be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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Created: 2026-01-26