Software Development Engineer II

About the role

Senior Software Development Engineer, HD Maps

Mapbox defines the operational standards for location-aware enterprises worldwide. Our platform delivers the complete toolset required for navigating people, packages, and vehicles across all environments. A global community of more than 4 million registered developers selects Mapbox for its inherent flexibility, robust security, and strict adherence to privacy compliance. These organizations craft customized and immersive location experiences using our applications, data, SDKs, and APIs, consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Within this company, the HD Maps team leads the charge in geospatial big-data analytics, deriving insights for key market segments and product lines. Our responsibility involves deploying GIS algorithmic stages into scalable production cloud environments, utilizing infrastructure such as AWS and Spark. We own the end-to-end lifecycle of Mapbox's award-winning high-precision maps ("HD Maps"), serving critical needs in ADAS, AV, and Non-Automotive GIS data sectors. This work encompasses data analysis, system architecture, and comprehensive evaluations of compute, storage, cost, and performance.

Role Expectations

In this capacity as a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will drive the full lifecycle of algorithmic components within cloud-based mapping systems.

You will architect, specify, and construct the product roadmap for data processing stages embedded in cloud applications. Your daily work involves coding and developing these stages using Python, SQL, AWS, and Spark, with an uncompromising focus on scalability. Collaboration is integral; you will partner with multiple R&D teams to integrate analytics seamlessly into mapping and navigation products. Alignment with strategic objectives is achieved through close cooperation with engineering leadership. also, you will engage directly with forward-thinking customers to refine requirements and validate solutions.

Core Competencies

Success in this role demands expert proficiency in at least one programming language, specifically Python, Scala, or Java, coupled with a firm grasp of software engineering principles. You bring extensive experience in designing and building large-scale data processing applications and pipelines, primarily on AWS or equivalent cloud platforms. Your mastery of SQL extends to query optimization, execution planning, and the complexities of big data processing.

You possess a deep understanding of distributed computing concepts and have hands-on experience with frameworks like Spark. You design and maintain reliable data workflows, though your current role does not center on specific scheduling platforms. You excel at making architectural and technical decisions, carefully weighing scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Your analytical mindset drives complex technical initiatives to successful conclusions, while your excellent communication skills enable effective collaboration across cross-functional teams. Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.

Additional Desirable Traits

While not mandatory, prior experience in the mapping, navigation, or automotive sectors provides valuable context. Knowledge of machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis further enhances your contributions. Participation in open-source projects related to geospatial or data analysis demonstrates a commitment to the broader community.

Our Commitment to You

Beyond our core values, which are essential for Mapbox leaders, we foster an environment where high-performing creative individuals thrive by diving deep into problems and opportunities. We believe in authenticity at work and support this mission through comprehensive health care, parental leave, flexibility for life events, and innovative approaches to employee well-being. We maintain an environment of teaching and learning, equipping you with the tools for sustained success in your function and the company. We actively build diverse teams and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have received the Mapbox Non-US Privacy Notice, which details how we process your personal data. Completing this application requires you to provide mandatory information, such as your name and contact details, for us to consider your application.

We are committed to fairness and equity in our hiring practices. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

Remote employment is available for this position.

About Mapbox

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.

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