Description:

Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for location-aware businesses, providing tools for navigation of people, packages, and vehicles.
The Navigation team develops and operates web services for Mapbox’s strategic navigation initiatives across consumer, automotive, and logistics sectors.
As a Software Development Engineer II, you will design, develop, and operate significant areas of routing services.
You will solve complex guidance scenarios and develop best-in-class guidance experiences.
The role involves providing customizable guidance solutions for large OEMs and niche customers.
You will build tools to unlock innovative mapping and navigation solutions.

Requirements:

You must have 5+ years of experience in building scalable, high-volume, low-latency backend services.
Experience in engineering modern C++ and Linux server applications is required, or equivalent experience with Go, Rust, or JVM in performance-critical systems.
Knowledge of operating systems and distributed systems, including fault-tolerance, consistency, and service discovery, is necessary.
A rigorous approach to problem-solving using experiments and data analysis to improve quality of service is essential.
You should be willing to step outside your comfort zone and develop new skills across the full technology stack.

Mapbox offers supportive healthcare and parental leave to ensure employee well-being.
The company provides flexibility to accommodate personal life events.
There is a strong emphasis on teaching and learning to equip employees for success.
Mapbox values diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply for the position.