Sr Principal Software Engineer

HERE • Chicago, IL

86d • $169,400 - $242,000

About The Position

At HERE Technologies in the Core Map Engineering organization, we are looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated Sr. 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

• Health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off & leave policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees