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Mapbox is hiring a Senior/Lead Software Data Engineer (Roads Team)

About the Role

Take technical ownership of data processing systems that power global road network data for navigation and high-definition mapping. You'll design, enhance, and scale pipelines to handle large-scale geospatial datasets, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and security across distributed environments.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the evolution of existing data pipelines, improving scalability and maintainability.
  • Design and deploy new processing workflows to support evolving mapping and routing needs.
  • Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
  • Collaborate on defining and applying security best practices across data infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C++, Python, Scala, or Java.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services including S3, EC2, IAM, EMR, Glue, Athena, or Kinesis.
  • Solid command of SQL and understanding of query execution fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with distributed computing concepts and large-scale data processing.
  • Experience using workflow orchestration tools like Airflow, Oozie, or Luigi.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and justify technical choices.
  • Resourceful problem-solving approach and a drive to innovate within complex systems.
  • Fluent written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in mapping, navigation, or automotive technology domains.
  • Direct experience with Spark or similar data processing frameworks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Parental leave policies that support family needs
  • Flexible work approach to accommodate personal commitments
  • Investment in employee growth through learning and development
  • Commitment to building inclusive, supportive work practices

Work Environment

This role supports flexibility around work-life balance. The team values continuous learning, open collaboration, and diverse perspectives. We aim to create space for individuals to bring their full selves to work while solving complex technical challenges.

Company Culture

We foster a culture where curiosity and creativity thrive. Our teams are made up of people who engage deeply with technical problems and work together to build meaningful solutions. We prioritize inclusion, supporting a diverse workforce across backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Learning is woven into how we operate, helping everyone grow and contribute effectively.

Required Skills
PythonScalaJavaC++AWSS3EC2IAMEMRGlueAthenaKinesisSQLAirflowdistributed computing PythonScalaJavaC++AWSS3EC2IAMEMRGlueAthenaKinesisSQLAirflowdistributed computing
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Mapbox
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses, providing tools to power navigation for people, packages, and vehicles.
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Job Details
Department Data Services Engineering & Product
Category data
Posted 8 hours ago