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xMapXM

Junior Data Scientist

xMap is a Tokyo-based geospatial technology startup that provides AI-powered location intelligence solutions, enabling businesses to analyze spatial data through natural language queries and generative AI capabilities.

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  • Data Extraction & Crawling:Assist in the automation of collecting geospatial data from APIs, databases, and web sources using tools like Selenium, Scrapy, or custom scripts.
  • Data Cleaning:Learn how to ensure the quality and consistency of geographic datasets by addressing missing or inconsistent data with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Data Preparation & Aggregation:Support in organizing and structuring geospatial data for use in xMap’s mapping and AI-driven analysis tools.
  • Data Manipulation:Work with geographic datasets to sort, filter, and transform them under the guidance of experienced team members.
  • Data Quality Assurance:Participate in implementing checks to maintain data integrity and geospatial accuracy.
  • Data Pipeline Development:Assist in building and maintaining automated data pipelines to support xMap’s platform.
  • Performance Optimization:Learn how to optimize data structures and queries for speed and efficiency in geospatial applications.
  • Automation & Process Improvement:Collaborate on automating repetitive tasks to streamline processes.
  • Collaboration & Communication:Work closely with xMap’s engineering team, GIS experts, and project managers, gaining experience in delivering high-quality data solutions.
  • Troubleshooting & Support:Assist in diagnosing and resolving issues in data pipelines, ensuring smooth operation of geospatial applications.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Data Manipulation Languages:Strong skills in Python and SQL, with a willingness to learn more about handling geospatial data.
  • Knowledge in Web Scraping:Exposure to tools like Selenium, BeautifulSoup, or Scrapy is a plus, but not required.
  • Geospatial Data Awareness:Eagerness to learn about geographic data formats such as GeoJSON and shapefiles.
  • Data Preparation Tools:Basic experience with pandas, NumPy, or other data manipulation libraries is helpful but can be developed on the job.
  • Data Quality Management:An interest in learning about data validation and ensuring accuracy in mapping datasets.
  • Pipeline Design:Willingness to develop skills in tools like Apache Airflow, Luigi, or similar, with a focus on data pipelines.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset:Eagerness to grow in troubleshooting skills for resolving issues in data pipelines.
  • Collaboration Skills:Ability to communicate effectively and work well with cross-functional teams.




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xMap is a geospatial technology startup that offers revolutionary solutions for analyzing spatial data through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, xMap provides a generative AI location intelligence platform that blends Large Language Models with rich geospatial data to help businesses make data-driven location-based decisions.

The company's flagship product, Polygon AI, enables users to draw custom areas on maps and ask natural-language questions to receive immediate insights about demographics, competition, and infrastructure. xMap serves enterprise clients across multiple industries including healthcare, real estate, retail, urban planning, telecommunications, food and beverages, and logistics. Their platform transforms fragmented geospatial data into real-time insights, making complex spatial analysis accessible and intuitive for strategic decision-making. With offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Tokyo, Japan, xMap operates globally across the USA, Japan, UAE, and Europe, providing location intelligence solutions that empower organizations to analyze market potential, optimize site selection, and understand spatial context with unprecedented precision.

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Mo Batran

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