Senior/Lead Software Data Engineer (Roads Team)

Mapbox Inc.; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapbox is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the Roads team in Helsinki, contributing to data processing pipelines for maps, roads, and navigation. You will own, design, and scale pipelines, monitor performance, and help implement security best practices in a cross‑functional, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills in Java/C++/Python/Scala, plus experience with AWS and SQL, and excellent English communication in a fast‑paced, data‑driven company.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Scala or Java.
• Experience with AWS services or other cloud platforms.
• SQL proficiency and understanding of SQL engine basics.
• Knowledge of distributed computing principles.
• Experience with workflow tools like Airflow, Oozie or Luigi.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of data processing pipelines, improving and scaling them.
• Design and implement new data processing pipelines.
• Collect and monitor performance metrics for pipelines.
• Contribute to security best practices within the data processing stack.

Skills

C++

Python

Scala

Java

SQL

Distributed computing

English communication

Tools

AWS

Airflow

Oozie

Luigi

Spark

Job description

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 one of the aspects of developing software/tech 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.

What We Believe are Important Traits for This Role

• Good knowledge of at least one programming language (C++, Python, Scala, or Java).
• Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis) or any other cloud platform.
• Comfortable with SQL and have a 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.
• Excellent 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

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.