Mapbox
Lead Software Data Engineer (Roads Team)
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Lead Software Data Engineer (Roads Team)
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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. 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 Data forms the foundation of everything we do at Mapbox. It is integral to every product we offer, be it maps, navigation, or search, and it directly benefits our customers. The Mapbox Roads team plays a crucial role in constructing comprehensive global road networks for both visual and navigational purposes.
What You’ll Do Joining us as a Software Development Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing software and technology for best‑in‑class road features, navigation, and high‑definition maps. You’ll bring your experience and skills to our exciting project within a competent, cross‑functional, passionate, and self‑organized team.
In This Role, You Will
Take ownership, improve, scale and iterate on existing data processing pipelines.
Design and implement new data processing pipelines.
Collect and monitor performance metrics.
Play a key role in discussing and implementing security best practices.
Required Qualities for This Role
Good knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Python, Scala, Java).
Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis) or any other cloud platform.
Comfortable with SQL, good understanding of SQL engine basics.
Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles.
Experience with at least one workflow management tool, such as Airflow, Oozie, or Luigi.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to justify technical decisions.
Creative, resourceful and innovative problem solver.
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have Traits for This Role
Prior experience in the mapping, navigation, or automotive industry.
Hands‑on experience with data processing platforms/frameworks (Spark or other).
What We Value
We value high‑performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.
We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in our functions and the company.
We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Lead Software Data Engineer (Roads Team)
role at
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. 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 Data forms the foundation of everything we do at Mapbox. It is integral to every product we offer, be it maps, navigation, or search, and it directly benefits our customers. The Mapbox Roads team plays a crucial role in constructing comprehensive global road networks for both visual and navigational purposes.
What You’ll Do Joining us as a Software Development Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing software and technology for best‑in‑class road features, navigation, and high‑definition maps. You’ll bring your experience and skills to our exciting project within a competent, cross‑functional, passionate, and self‑organized team.
In This Role, You Will
Take ownership, improve, scale and iterate on existing data processing pipelines.
Design and implement new data processing pipelines.
Collect and monitor performance metrics.
Play a key role in discussing and implementing security best practices.
Required Qualities for This Role
Good knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Python, Scala, Java).
Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis) or any other cloud platform.
Comfortable with SQL, good understanding of SQL engine basics.
Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles.
Experience with at least one workflow management tool, such as Airflow, Oozie, or Luigi.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to justify technical decisions.
Creative, resourceful and innovative problem solver.
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have Traits for This Role
Prior experience in the mapping, navigation, or automotive industry.
Hands‑on experience with data processing platforms/frameworks (Spark or other).
What We Value
We value high‑performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.
We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in our functions and the company.
We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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