Software Development Engineer III, Android, Maps SDK

About the role

Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform's flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers. You will own the design and delivery of critical components within the Maps SDK, ensuring that our Android and iOS libraries meet the high standards of performance and reliability expected by our customers. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to define architectural direction and lead the implementation of features that span navigation, maps, and search capabilities. Your work will directly influence how developers build and ship location-aware experiences, from consumer apps to complex enterprise solutions. You will mentor engineers, contribute to technical strategy, and ensure that our SDKs remain robust, scalable, and easy to integrate. This role requires a deep understanding of mobile platforms and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code that stands the test of time.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define and oversee the implementation of large-scale, cross-functional projects that impact multiple Mapbox SDKs.

Ensure quality by driving improvements in development processes, code quality standards, and best practices across engineering teams.

Engage in technical conversations and decisions that affect long-term strategic direction, scalability, and platform integrity.

Act as a technical mentor and resource for the team, fostering professional development and knowledge-sharing among engineers.

Design expressive and user-friendly APIs for developers using Mapbox SDKs, focusing on clarity and ease of adoption.

Deliver high-quality features in collaboration with peers and cross-functional teams, maintaining a high bar for product reliability.

Implement improvements to SDK functionality and developer experience, identifying bottlenecks and proposing innovative solutions.

Dive into cross-platform implementations underlying our frameworks to ensure seamless integration and consistent behavior across platforms.

Debug, profile, and optimize performance issues affecting the Maps SDK, using data to guide optimization efforts.

Read, navigate, and contribute to the AOSP codebase when needed to resolve complex integration challenges.

Familiarize yourself with the C++ components that interact with our Android and iOS SDKs to improve interoperability.

Advocate for testing methodologies and frameworks that increase confidence in releases and reduce regression risk.

Champion usability and great user experience, ensuring that developer-facing tools are intuitive and well-documented.

Maintain a strong focus on earning and keeping customer trust through reliable releases, clear communication, and responsive problem-solving.

Requirements

Demonstrated history of shipping complex Android applications and SDKs to production.

Experience with native Android technologies, such as Kotlin and Java, is required for effective development and maintenance.

Experience with testing methodologies and frameworks to ensure code reliability and coverage.

A strong focus on usability and great user experience when designing interfaces and workflows.

Desire to build frameworks and developer tools that empower other engineers to succeed.

Desire to learn new technologies and to teach others, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

Passion to earn and keep customer trust through consistent delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Readiness to go deep in the Android stack and navigate AOSP code when integration issues arise.

Experience debugging and profiling to resolve performance issues is a valuable skill in this role.

Familiarity with or a desire to learn more about C++ is a plus, due to its role in cross-platform interoperability.

Nice to have

None specified.

Practical notes

This role is marked as remote with a location in Mapbox Helsinki. It is a full-time employment opportunity. No additional information regarding hours, travel, visa, or application deadlines was provided in the source material.