General Consideration
Job description
onX is a technology company built by builders, adventurers, and risk takers who use innovation to help people explore the outdoors with confidence. The organization's mission is to awaken the adventurer in everyone by creating products that optimize every outdoor experience. The company operates quickly, embraces ambiguity, and continuously evolves its methods, tools, and priorities. It leverages experimentation and modern tooling, including artificial intelligence, to increase the quality, speed, and impact of its solutions. onX divides its business into several verticals, including Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish, each at different stages of maturity. The company's impact is visible in its products, customer stories, and commitment to land stewardship and recreational access.
This application is not for a specific role. Submitting this general application places your profile into the Geospatial talent pool for future opportunities. Candidates are strongly encouraged to monitor open positions regularly and apply directly to roles that match their qualifications, as the company typically prioritizes applications to specific job postings. This general application does not replace applying for explicit roles.
About the Role
This role stewards the product journey from first signal to live release, owning mapping quality across all onX verticals. The position thrives in fast-paced ambiguity while guiding outcomes through geospatial insight. The work directly influences how outdoor enthusiasts interact with maps, terrain, and location-based decisions. You will serve as the critical link between raw geospatial signals and trusted map releases that millions of outdoor users depend on. You will own the integrity of the map layers that define property lines, access points, and terrain features across all product lines. This position requires a balance of technical rigor and product thinking to solve complex spatial problems under tight timelines. You will mentor others on quality standards and geospatial best practices within the organization. Ultimately, you will ensure that every map change enhances the user's confidence in exploring the outdoors safely and legally.
Key Facts
The role is based in Missoula, Montana, United States, with Basecamp locations within 90 miles of Austin, Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. Compensation is $120,000 per year, with the expectation of three or more years of relevant experience. The position relies on open-source geospatial tools and outdoor recreation data to generate analytical impact. You will work in a hybrid environment that combines focused remote work with intentional in-person collaboration. The schedule is full-time, aligned with standard business hours to support cross-team coordination. Travel is not required for this role, though occasional in-person meetings may be requested. This role reports to the Geospatial leadership team and collaborates closely with product and engineering partners.
What You'll Do
You will design intake workflows that capture clean mapping signals and define baseline quality gates for geographic data. You will champion build processes that integrate location data with artificial intelligence tooling to produce reliable outdoor insight. You will conduct thorough reviews of map changes, verifying accuracy against ground truth and user-reported stories. You will orchestrate ship preparations, ensuring release readiness across Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish. You will forge partner workflows that align product direction with data integrity and field feedback. You will champion data lineage practices so that every coordinate change remains traceable and auditable. You will guard quality by running targeted tests on routing, geofencing, and attribute correctness. You will translate complex geospatial issues into clear actions for cross-functional teams to drive outcomes. You will automate repetitive map validation tasks to increase team efficiency and reduce manual errors. You will collaborate with data acquisition partners to evaluate new sources and assess their fitness for production use.
Requirements
You must hold three or more years of experience with geospatial systems and mapping technology. You must handle coordinate transformations, projections, and map rendering within outdoor contexts. You must have hands-on experience with open-source geospatial stacks and versioned data pipelines. You must apply artificial intelligence methods responsibly to enhance location accuracy and decision support. You must communicate precisely with engineers and partners about map behavior and data risk. You must be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift frequently. You must demonstrate strong ownership for seeing tasks through completion without direct supervision. You must maintain a high standard for data quality and be meticulous in documenting your work. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship at this time. You must have access to reliable internet and a suitable workspace to perform remote duties.
Nice to have
Experience with outdoor recreation contexts such as hunting, offroad exploration, backcountry travel, or fishing is valued.
Skills & Tools
Proficiency with onX map products, open-source geospatial stacks, and AI-assisted analysis is essential.
Practical Notes
Please What you'll do
onX builds mapping tools for people who spend time outdoors. The platform delivers accurate, offline-ready maps that show land ownership and access details.
Field users rely on precise location data to make real-time decisions. Teams collaborate on shared plans and routes. The company supports outdoor enthusiasts in tracking where they stand and navigating responsibly across private and public lands.