Software Development Engineer II, C++, Maps Rendering

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

As the Map Rendering team, we use our engineering skills and curiosity to push the boundaries of what’s possible with interactive maps and how people use location technologies in their daily lives. We work on a state-of-the-art platform for map interaction and visualization used by millions of people around the globe. 

What You’ll Do

• Work with a modern C++17 codebase, using the best practices of software engineering and tools.

• Tackle advanced graphics programming, algorithmic, and architectural problems.

• Enhance the performance, stability, and simplicity of our products.

• Experiment with new visualization techniques and fast graphics and geometry algorithms, and see them benefit millions of people in consumer mapping applications.

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure Mapbox SDKs work smoothly end-to-end, across Maps and Navigation.

What We Believe are Important Traits for This Role

• Curiosity, enthusiasm, eagerness to solve challenging technical problems in the geo and data visualization space using emerging technologies.

• Empathy and kindness, willingness to learn from different perspectives and patience to help others grow.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

• Strong expertise in C++, algorithms and performance optimization.

Additional Qualifications We Appreciate

• Experience in graphics programming (OpenGL, WebGL)

• Experience developing mobile SDKs

• Knowledge of location technologies (maps, GIS)

• Contributions to open source projects

• Knowledge and experience working with other programming languages (e.g., Javascript/Typescript, Rust)

What We Value 

In addition to our core values, which are not unique to this position and are necessary for Mapbox leaders:

• 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 their function 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.

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We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not discriminate against any protected class.

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