Software Development Engineer II, Nav Native

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain a cohesive C++17 library for use across iOS, Android, and low-power automotive embedded systems.

• Evaluate and enhance map-matching and dead-reckoning algorithms utilizing real-world data from millions of vehicles.

• Execute route-following functionalities, including high-frequency route progress updates, deviation detection, and timely instruction delivery.

• Engage in OpenLR road object matching and real-time traffic incident management.

• Design predictive caching strategies for routing tiles.

• Oversee on-board resources, including junction views and signposts.

• Integrate and expand the Valhalla routing engine for offline routing and route refresh mechanisms.

• Utilize AI tools within design and development processes to enhance efficiency and code quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in C++17 or newer versions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the C++ language specification, memory management, standard library, and multithreading.

• Capability to produce clean, efficient, and portable code while adhering to strict CPU and memory limitations.

• Experience with complex graph-based structures, data structures, and spatial algorithms.

• Demonstrated experience in developing cross-platform code for Linux, mobile, or embedded systems.

• Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs to peers and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with navigation concepts like dead reckoning, bearing, Electronic Horizon, or OpenLR is advantageous.

• Experience with IMU, OBD-II, or GNSS data is a plus.

• Background in computational geometry or safety-critical ADAS features is beneficial.

• Contributions to or experience with open-source routing engines are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive health care.

• Parental leave.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Teaching and learning environment.

• Hybrid/remote work options.

• Private health, dental, and income protection plans tailored to regional statutory benefits.

• Family care.

• Maternity and paternity leave policies.

• Lifestyle Spending Account contributions supporting health, wellness, and personal growth.

• Mental health support for employees and their dependents.

• Paid time away.

• Company holidays.

• Generous absence policies.

• Dedicated paid volunteering time in addition to standard PTO.