Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
At HERE Technologies in the Core Map Engineering organization, we are looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated Principal Engineer who is passionate about driving automation in map-making through cutting-edge big data and content engineering solutions. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our large-scale digital map production by architecting automation frameworks and developing scalable systems that leverage advanced data processing and AI/ML techniques. We offer an environment where you will collaborate with an energetic and dedicated team working on transformative technology that powers products and services used by millions worldwide.
Requirements
- MS or Bachelors in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 12+ years of professional experience in large-scale software engineering, data engineering, or automation for geospatial or content-driven systems.
- Proven expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Kafka, or equivalent.
- Strong hands-on experience in distributed data processing, ETL pipeline development, and automation of data-driven workflows.
- Solid programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, along with SQL and shell scripting.
- Experience working with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB) and GIS datasets.
- Familiarity with containerization and deployment using Docker and orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred).
- Knowledge of data mining, machine learning, and/or automation frameworks for large-scale content processing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive technical vision at an organizational level.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical teams, including external partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automation in geospatial data processing or digital map production pipelines.
- Background in software development life cycle (SDLC), including CI/CD, testing, and production deployment.
- Experience in agile development environments.
- Track record of innovation in building automation frameworks and delivering measurable improvements in system performance and content quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of next-generation map-making automation pipelines within Foundation Engineering, leveraging big data, distributed processing, and ML-driven automation frameworks.
- Architect scalable systems to process, fuse, and validate heterogeneous content (probe data, aerial imagery, sensor data, etc.) to ensure high-quality map content.
- Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to develop end-to-end solutions that integrate automation, AI/ML models, and rule-based systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting engineering standards and best practices for automation, data engineering, and content processing.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and architectures to continually improve automation efficiency, content accuracy, and processing scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, accelerate deployment cycles, and meet content quality KPIs.
- Act as a subject matter expert on big data platforms, content pipelines, and automated validation frameworks, evangelizing their adoption across teams.
Benefits
- Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness.
- Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
