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Maps Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

$18 - $24/hr

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

Maps Intern (Spring 2027)

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

Maps Intern (Summer 2027)

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

Maps Intern (Spring 2027)

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

About the Maps Team Zipline builds and operates autonomous delivery systems that enable fast, reliable, and sustainable delivery for businesses and consumers, transforming how goods move in everyday ...

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How much do maps jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for maps in California is $28.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.35 and $33.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cartographer?

Mapmakers, also known as cartographers, are professionals who design, create, and update maps for various purposes, such as navigation, education, urban planning, and environmental studies. They use data from surveys, satellite images, and geographic information systems (GIS) to represent physical and human-made features on maps. Cartographers must ensure their maps are accurate, readable, and tailored to the needs of their intended audience. Their work is essential for government agencies, businesses, and the general public who rely on up-to-date geographic information.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a cartographer?

To thrive as a Cartographer, you need strong skills in geography, spatial analysis, and cartographic design, typically supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing software, and mapping tools like ArcGIS or QGIS is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong communication skills help cartographers accurately represent data and collaborate with diverse teams. These skills ensure the creation of precise, user-friendly maps that support decision-making across various industries.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in digital map creation and maintenance roles?

Professionals in digital map creation and maintenance often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy, keeping pace with constantly changing geographic and infrastructure information, and integrating data from multiple sources. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including software developers, GIS analysts, and field surveyors—is key to resolving discrepancies and implementing updates efficiently. Additionally, professionals must stay up to date with evolving mapping technologies and standards to deliver reliable, user-friendly map products.

What is the difference between Maps vs GIS Technician?

AspectMapsGIS Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic cartography skillsBachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, or related field; GIS certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning, creating, and updating maps; often in offices or fieldworkManaging GIS data, analyzing spatial information, supporting GIS projects
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for visual representation of dataPrimarily in urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure

Maps focus on creating visual representations of geographic data, often manually or with basic software. GIS Technicians work with Geographic Information Systems to analyze and manage spatial data, supporting complex projects. While both roles involve geographic data, GIS Technicians typically require more technical skills and certifications, and their work involves data analysis alongside map creation.

What job categories do people searching Maps jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Maps jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Maps jobs?

Cities in California with the most Maps job openings:

Infographic showing various Maps job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,552 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer, Online Maps

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$189K - $303K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Who we are
Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Online Maps to join Aurora's Maps ML team. The Maps ML team is responsible for providing map data to the Aurora driver in the face of real-time world changes.
In this role, you will
  • Lead and Collaborate with other members of the Online Maps autonomy team to improve/ideate and implement perception algorithms that power the Aurora Driver
  • Research and develop state-of-the art deep learning/machine learning models to improve our perception solutions under challenging and diverse scenarios
  • Develop novel verification and validation technologies and techniques
  • Partner with engineers from online maps, simulation, and safety to ensure that online mapping technology is ready for operation with no vehicle operator
  • Build infrastructure and tests that support critical go/no go decisions for deploying the Aurora Driver
  • Integrate, test, and deploy production-ready solutions into the production code that powers the Aurora Driver

Required Qualifications
  • Excellent software engineering skills in Python and/or C++
  • Extensive exp in any deep learning framework, such as PyTorch
  • Extensive exp in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or other relevant areas of Artificial Intelligence (e.g., as evidenced by industry experience, publication record)

Desirable Qualifications
  • Relevant industry experience (prior work on self-driving vehicles, autonomy, and/or robotics projects)
  • Contributions to open source project(s)
  • Strong track record in any field related to machine learning, as evidenced by top-tier publications
  • Examples of relevant fields and conferences: computer vision (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, IJCV), machine learning (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, JMLR, PAMI), robotics (e.g., RSS, IJRR), graphics (e.g., SIGGRAPH, TOG

The base salary range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000 per Year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
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