Software Development Engineer III
Core
Design, develop, and operate high-performance geospatial search services and APIs (Places API) for navigation, logistics, and automotive platforms.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Infrastructure)
Builds
Public APIs, geospatial search indexes, and federation layers integrating third-party data (parking, EV charging).
Domain
Geospatial technology, Search, Navigation, Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Rust, TypeScript (Node.js), Distributed Systems, API Design, System Telemetry, Incident Response, Technical Strategy, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Geo-spatial problem solving, Machine Learning for geospatial data, Open-source contributions
Technologies
Rust, TypeScript, Node.js, Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, AWS
Responsibilities
Architect and optimize API services for performance and durability; Drive long-term technical architecture and scalability strategies; Mentor engineering team and cultivate technical culture; Design quality metrics and run experiments for product reliability; Collaborate with business development and engage with automotive OEMs and mapping firms.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope