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OpenGov
Full time
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USA
10/16/2026
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Boston, MA

Responsibilities

Design and build the sensing-platform connector and adapter layer that maps LiDAR- and imagery-derived asset detections into OpenGov products.
Architect detection-to-case pipelines that route sensing detections into product workflow engines with photo evidence, GPS coordinates, and severity scores.
Evaluate, integrate, or build computer-vision and LiDAR-fusion models, including potential consolidation with or extension of the existing Vision AI microservice.
Design the data model and storage layer for continuously updated spatial data shared across five Community Operations products.
Own the technical design of a tiered sensing-ingestion model covering satellite, fleet-vehicle camera, and full LiDAR survey inputs.
Partner with engineering and product leads to sequence the sensing roadmap against product asset taxonomies and compliance requirements.
Write technical design documents and review AI-generated code for correctness, security, and architectural fit.
Establish testing, monitoring, and data-quality standards for regulatory- and safety-relevant workflows.
Set technical direction, reusable engineering patterns, and milestones while influencing cross-functional partners without formal authority.

Requirements

12+ years of software engineering experience with end-to-end ownership of complex cross-system integrations in a production SaaS environment.
Experience building or integrating computer-vision, LiDAR, or geospatial data-processing pipelines; point-cloud or 3D spatial data experience is preferred.
Strong data-modeling and API/connector design skills for reconciling third-party schemas with multiple internal data models.
Preferred experience with geospatial systems, including PostGIS, spatial indexing, and coordinate reference systems.
Ability to make and defend build-versus-integrate decisions amid incomplete information and ambiguous vendor integration paths.
Experience partnering across multiple product teams and translating strategic technical vision into sequenced delivery plans.
Experience shipping systems where data accuracy has regulatory, infrastructure, or public-sector safety consequences is preferred.
Proficiency with AI-native engineering workflows, including directing AI tooling for scaffolding, test generation, and code review.
Excellent written communication and ability to produce technical design documents for multiple product teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.
Role is based in OpenGov’s Boston office.

Salary: $205k - $227k/yr

OpenGov

OpenGov builds cloud-based ERP and analytics software for state and local governments, spanning budgeting, accounting, procurement, permitting and licensing, asset management, billing, and transparency/open data. It sells its Public Service Platform as SaaS with professional services, and counts ...

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