Sr. Map Software Engineer

The posted salary range reflects compensation for our Newark, CA office. This role requires employees to be onsite three days a week in Newark, CA.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Map Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software components that power our mapping platform. You will work on a variety of projects, including map data processing, rendering, routing, search, and navigation. You will collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant mapping solutions. 
  
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain core mapping software components: Implement algorithms and data structures for map data processing, rendering, routing, search, and navigation.
• Optimize performance and scalability: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring efficient handling of large datasets and high user traffic.
• Design and implement robust APIs: Create and maintain APIs for accessing and utilizing mapping data and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code: Adhere to coding standards and best practices, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues: Investigate and resolve software defects and performance problems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mapping technologies: Research and evaluate new technologies and techniques to improve our mapping platform.
• Contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing: Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with team members.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience (not including internships and co-ops)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Geography, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in one or more of the following languages: C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with mapping libraries and frameworks (e.g., Mapbox GL, Leaflet, OpenLayers, Google Maps API).
• Knowledge of spatial data structures and algorithms (e.g., quadtrees, R-trees, graph algorithms).
• Understanding of geospatial data formats (e.g., GeoJSON, Shapefile, Protobuf).
• Experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for maps and location-based technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with map data processing and analysis.
• Experience with machine learning for geospatial applications.
• Contributions to open-source mapping projects.
• Experience with embedded systems, Linux, and Curl