Software Development Engineer III
Mapbox
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Tech stack
C++
Computer Programming
OpenGL
Open Source Technology
Software Engineering
WebGL
Job description
- Lead the development of mapbox-gl-js, the industry's leading map renderer.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to shape an ambitious roadmap for the future of map rendering.
- Work with modern web technologies including WebGL, WebGPU, Web Workers, TypeScript, and WebAssembly.
- Solve challenging problems in graphics, algorithms, and system architecture.
- Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across our rendering stack.
- Partner with Native and Mobile rendering teams to ensure consistent cross-platform experiences., * 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., As a Software Development Engineer III, you'll:
- Lead the development of mapbox-gl-js, the industry's leading map renderer.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to shape an ambitious roadmap for the future of map rendering.
- Work with modern web technologies including WebGL, WebGPU, Web Workers, TypeScript, and WebAssembly.
- Solve challenging problems in graphics, algorithms, and system architecture.
- Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across our rendering stack.
- Partner with Native and Mobile rendering teams to ensure consistent cross-platform experiences.
Requirements
- Deep curiosity and enthusiasm for solving complex technical problems in graphics, mapping, or data visualization.
- Strong expertise in TypeScript, algorithms, and performance optimization.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in distributed, cross-functional teams.
- A growth mindset - empathy, openness to feedback, and a drive to learn and help others succeed., * Experience in graphics programming (OpenGL, WebGL)
- Native development skills (C++, Mobile SDKs)
- Knowledge of location technologies (maps, GIS)
- Contributions to open source projects.
About the company
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.