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Mapbox

Software Development Engineer III, Search

Mapbox

Mapbox US · Remote · full time · Senior

$194,650 – $263,350

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What this role is

This role involves building high-performance search algorithms for offline mobile and automotive devices, optimizing data compression and update mechanisms, and working directly with automotive manufacturers to deliver reliable search in zero-connectivity environments. It suits systems engineers comfortable with performance optimization, C++ or Rust development, and collaborative problem-solving across hardware constraints.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proficiency in C++ or Rust with understanding of memory management and multi-threading
  • Experience with Python or other scripting languages
  • Proven experience optimizing code for performance-constrained environments
  • Familiarity with data structures, algorithmic efficiency, and binary data formats
  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to justify decisions with telemetry
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent English communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Located in Eastern Time Zone

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in mapping, navigation, or automotive industry
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis
  • Contributions to open-source geospatial or data analysis projects

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