MapTiler: ️ Location Services Engineer | Maps Platform (Remote in Europe)

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Job Overview

MapTiler is on the lookout for a Location Services Engineer to join its team to enhance and deliver geospatial technology solutions. This role focuses on improving customer experiences through innovative map services and products. As a remote position based in Europe, this job allows flexibility while influencing the future of MapTiler's offerings. The ideal candidate will take initiative in problem-solving and contributing to design and code reviews.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Location Services Engineer include:

• Maintaining and optimizing geocoding, routing, and other location services servers.
• Continually improving local databases to enhance search results and routing outputs.
• Coordinating the ingestion, transformation, and curation of raw geospatial data.
• Developing pipelines to convert large-scale data sources into specialized data structures for location services.
• Managing releases, automated data processing pipelines, and automated testing.
• Monitoring geocoding services and identifying areas for targeted enhancements.
• Integrating datasets for team collaboration within MapTiler, including elevation and address points.

Required Skills

Applicants for this role should possess the following skills:

• A strong ownership mentality of codebases and databases, with the ability to define requirements and set priorities.
• Hands-on expertise in programming and system design.
• Deep knowledge of common data structures and expressions.
• Familiarity with the OpenStreetMap data model and its limitations.
• Proficiency in at least one language, with a polyglot environment approach. The technology stack includes TypeScript, Java, and Rust, with future plans to incorporate C++.
• Understanding that a readable and maintainable codebase may be prioritized over an overly elegant solution.
• Basic familiarity with the GIS domain and coordinate systems, combined with a genuine interest in maps, geocoding, and routing.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in a remote work environment, with fluency in English being essential.

Nice to Have Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills will enhance an applicant's desirability:

• Python, Ansible, and Bash scripting knowledge.
• Experience with Docker.
• Familiarity with OSM data-processing tools, such as Osmium.
• Hands-on expertise in using AI agents to contribute to codebases.
• Previous experience in prompt/context or harness engineering.

Compensation and Benefits

MapTiler offers an attractive compensation package based on experience that ranges from 20-33€ per hour along with an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits include:

• A widescreen LCD monitor and laptop of your choice for effective working.
• Flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work remotely from anywhere in Europe or at local hubs in Brno (Czechia) or Unterägeri (Switzerland).
• Collaborative projects with major global brands and innovative open-source initiatives.
• Investment in personal growth via support for continuous learning, conference attendance, and personal brand development.
• Integration into a friendly, connected team with regular team-building activities held across Europe.

About MapTiler

MapTiler specializes in simplifying map services to help everyone understand the world better. The company’s technology supports various applications from global weather forecasting to humanitarian crisis management, serving hundreds of millions of users each month. With a strong commitment to the developer and open-source communities, MapTiler avoids traditional corporate account management methods, instead fostering technical partnerships primarily aimed at developers, engineers, and geo-experts.

Why Apply?

Candidates interested in geospatial technology and enhancing user experience through innovative solutions should consider applying for this role. The position not only promises a competitive salary but also the chance to work in a diverse, collaborative environment while tackling interesting challenges in location services. If you are eager to drive innovation and have a significant impact on a popular, widely-viewed platform, the Location Services Engineer role at MapTiler is a fantastic opportunity. If you are excited about playing a role in a company that values both professional development and personal work-life balance, MapTiler would love to hear from you!

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