Pathloom, a pre-seed technology startup in the outdoor travel planning space, is looking for a Software Engineer with GIS skills to assist in our mission to get more people outdoors more often. We are utilizing our unique platform to simplify the outdoors discovery and planning process, and we’re looking for talented, proactive candidates with an interest in entrepreneurship and a passion for the outdoors to help us succeed in our mission! We’re building the world’s first all-in-one backpacking app, and we want your help!

We are seeking a candidate with skills in Geographic Informations System (GIS) data and processing to join a small entrepreneurial team.  You will be a self-starter,  part of a small, passionate entrepreneurial team and have autonomy in your decision making. It is an exciting time to join as we evolve the assets we’ve created for outdoor trip planning towards a focused backpacking app. 

Required Experience:

• GIS projects using ESRI and Python GDAL
• 5+ years engineering experience

Preferred Experience:

• Mapbox
• ArcGIS
• OpenStreetMaps
• AI & ML experience
• Data science and/or software experience
• Startup experience

Bonus points if you share our passion for the outdoors, and making nature more accessible for everyone!

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for GIS data management and processing for our new native mobile app. 

You will work closely with the software developers, product management and enjoy the empowerment of being part of a small, yet highly productive team.    

The ideal candidate would be passionate about working with an early-stage startup, building teams, and leading the technical and software development efforts from scratch. They would be excited for the opportunity to challenge themselves working with innovative new technologies that solve real-world issues and make a strong impact on how people interact with the world around them. If you think this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today!

Who We Are:

At Pathloom, we envision a future where a majority of people engage in outdoor activities and benefit from the wonders of spending time in nature. A future where people can easily access the information they need to plan their outdoors trips and get outside without much hassle or worry, all while keeping safety and responsible recreation considerations at the forefront. A future where increased participation in the outdoors inspires people in making new connections and strengthening bonds; becoming stewards of the lands and protecting our fragile ecosystems.

Please note at this time Pathloom does not have the capability to employ candidates not currently authorized to work in the US, nor are we equipped to offer sponsorships for Visas. Applicants must currently reside in the United States. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Find out more about our company at http://www.pathloom.com!