Principal Software Development Engineer, Maps
MapboxAbout 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.
What We Do
The Maps team oversees services that process and deliver map data, styles, rendering, and interactivity to customers. As a highly multidisciplinary group, we manage the development of mobile SDKs for Andriod and iOS, 3D mapping experience, and API services built on AWS technologies. Additionally, we own the base map data that forms the foundation for all our deliverables.
Collectively we are revolutionizing in-car experiences with technology to build fast, industry-leading maps and navigation for any vehicle. We’ve launched products such as MapGPT, Mapbox for EV, and we’re enhancing the visual experience of in-vehicle navigation with 3D styling with our new Mapbox Standard through web and mobile SDKs. Mapbox has worked with automotive partners—including BMW, Toyota, and GM—to bring the best aspects of mobile app development into in-vehicle navigation and infotainment.
What You'll Do
As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will drive technical excellence, overseeing the architecture and execution of all technical projects within the Maps organization. You will advise the organization leader, providing strategic direction, vision, and the roadmap for the Maps engineering teams, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader goals and objectives.
You will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of mapping data by implementing engineering-driven processes for validation and improvement, leveraging innovative data collection methods and best practices. Collaborating with data acquisition and engineering teams, you will enhance data reliability and precision to meet industry standards. You will maintain a deep understanding of competitor offerings, market dynamics, and industry trends, applying engineering expertise to inform data-related decisions and drive continuous improvement in data quality. Staying current with advancements in engineering, data management, and geospatial technologies, you will use market insights to optimize data quality and foster innovation.
You will play a critical role in influencing the AI strategy for the entire company. You will provide technical guidance on how to use AI to improve development efficiency of all Maps teams. You will drive the development of secure, frictionless product experiences while designing and building large-scale systems from the ground up. This highly collaborative, fast-paced environment offers the opportunity to influence how teams leverage data to innovate and support business growth. We are seeking a seasoned leader with deep expertise in distributed systems, a passion for customer experience and experimentation, and the ability to mentor and inspire across the organization.
As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you can expect to:
Develop the Roadmap: Set and guide the long-term technical direction and roadmap for the Maps organization, aligning with Mapbox’s business objectives while driving innovation.
Shape the Vision: Lead and mentor a global team of ~80 engineers through the design, development, and execution of critical engineering components to shape the vision for exceptional customer experience.
Promote Collaboration: Collaborate across teams to uncove
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