Overview

Software Development Engineer II, 3D Graphics at Mapbox. Join to apply for the Software Development Engineer II, 3D Graphics role at Mapbox.

Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox equips organizations with tools to power navigation of people, packages, and vehicles. Mapbox powers live location platforms and supports developers globally with open-source and private data, SDKs, and APIs to create immersive experiences.

Mapbox builds a live location platform. Our maps represent the ever-evolving world by accessing, aggregating, and adapting anonymous data from millions of sensors and phones in real-time. We enable devices and products across location-based data in apps such as Instacart, Strava, Snapchat, Metromile, and The Weather Channel, changing how people move by live-mapping the world.

What We Do
As part of the 3D graphics team, we push the boundaries of interactive maps and location technologies. We work on state-of-the-art platforms, largely open-source, for map interaction and visualization used by millions worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Work on the world’s leading open source vector map rendering engines.
• Contribute to the entire graphics chain, from data processing to rendering.
• Work with a modern C++14/17 and modern TypeScript codebase, following best practices in software engineering.
• Address graphics programming, algorithms, and architectural challenges.
• Improve performance, stability, maintainability, and simplicity of the project.
• Experiment with new visualization techniques and fast graphics and geometry algorithms to benefit millions of users.

What We Believe Are Important Traits For This Role

• Curiosity and enthusiasm to solve challenging technical problems in geo and data visualization using emerging technologies.
• Empathy and kindness; willingness to learn from different perspectives and help others grow.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.
• Strong in C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• Strong in graphics programming (OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, WebGL, WebGPU).
• Strong in 3D graphics techniques applicable across platforms.
• Helpful experience (not required): maintaining or contributing to open source projects; location technologies (maps, GIS); other programming experience (JavaScript, iOS, Android); embedded platforms (Linux embedded, Android, QNX).

What We Value

• We value high-performing, creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
• We support employees being their whole selves at work with health care, parental leave, flexibility, and innovative approaches to supporting our people.
• We emphasize a teaching and learning environment to equip employees for success.
• We strive to grow a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

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Mapbox is an EEO Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development