Senior/ Lead Software Engineer (JAVA/ GeoSpatial)

What's the role?

You will be part of a motivated engineering team working on map data processing. The team is responsible for a data onboarding and updating software stack and is integrated in the context of Mapmaking. We are handling typical map data, that is used for location services, such as navigation of vehicles and people (cars, transportation, and beyond).

You are working on geospatial data, using established and cutting- edge algorithms to improve our maps and enhance the map making machinery. Geospatial Data modelling (including map semantics),data processing, using visualizations and analytic tools, geometric and geospatial algorithms, etc. are your daily business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and hands on implementation of tools for efficient geospatial data processing
• Understanding of map data and integrating external data sets into normalized data models
• Serving as a technical authority and mentor, supporting the growth of engineers in the team and across multiple teams
• Partner with product, architecture, and leadership to translate business goals into actionable engineering plans
• Own software components and take responsibility on their further development
• Presenting developments and results for technical and non-technical audience
• Set and uphold high standards for engineering practices, code quality, and team collaboration
• Influence platform-wide technology decisions and drive the adoption of best practices
• Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, carry out code reviews.
• Establish transparency around execution, risk, & issues

Who are you?

Qualifications:

• Master or higher with a technical/analytical discipline, preferably in GIScience/Geoinformatics, Computer Science or related fields
• 8+ years of software engineering
• Strong applied skills Java/Scala, SQL, optional Python
• Familiar with AI and ML methods
• Experienced in Data modelling especially for geospatial map data
• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats and map semantics
• Strong technical background and understanding of software development processes & system architecture (e.g. CI/CD, code reviews, Git) including the knowledge/usage of cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS)
• Experienced in geospatial standards (e.g. OGC), Geospatial OSS, GDI and the corresponding software stack
• Experienced in collaboratively writing and deploying stable software
• Team player with the ability to work in a collaborative global environment
• Self-starter who is always looking for ways to improve the product and processes

What we offer:

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop
• Regular feedbacks
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Public Transportation Ticket
• German language course (For Germany based employees)
• Employee wellness programs and life-coaching sessions 
• Diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.

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Our culture is founded on openness, collaboration and honesty, with colleagues who are brilliant in their field, helpful, resilient, loyal and strive for the best. One team in that everyone makes a difference, and everyone is heard.

As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunities and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.