Job Overview
Location
Mapbox Helsinki
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Engineer
Date Posted
March 23, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior/Lead Software Data Engineer on Mapbox’s Roads Team, you will directly contribute to building and scaling the global road network data that powers navigation, mapping, and location-based experiences for millions of users and developers worldwide. Your work ensures the accuracy, performance, and reliability of foundational geospatial data used in everything from consumer apps to enterprise logistics systems.
- • You will take ownership of existing data processing pipelines, improving their scalability, reliability, and efficiency while designing and implementing new pipelines to ingest, transform, and validate massive geospatial datasets from diverse sources including satellite imagery, probe data, and open street maps.
- • Your day-to-day responsibilities include collecting and monitoring key performance metrics (throughput, latency, data quality) to optimize pipeline health, implementing security best practices in data handling and access controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with product goals for HD maps and real-time navigation.
- • You will engage in technical discussions around architecture, data modeling, and workflow orchestration, advocating for innovative solutions while justifying decisions with data-driven analysis and clear documentation.
- • Working within a self-organized, passionate, and highly skilled team in Helsinki, you’ll benefit from a culture of autonomy, continuous learning, and psychological safety — where experimentation is encouraged and failure is treated as a learning opportunity.
- • Mapbox values individuals who bring their whole selves to work, and you’ll be supported through comprehensive health benefits, flexible working arrangements, parental leave, and ongoing investment in professional development through internal tech talks, conferences, and mentorship programs.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native data engineering, and geospatial data processing while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies used in real-time location platforms — positioning you as a leader in the evolving field of mobility intelligence.
- • You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of Mapbox’s road data strategy, contribute to open-source tools and internal frameworks, and see your work impact products used by over 4 million developers and leading automotive, logistics, and mobility companies globally.
🎯 Requirements
- • Good knowledge of at least one programming language: C++, Python, Scala, or Java
- • Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, IAM, EMR, Glue, Athena, Kinesis) or equivalent cloud platforms
- • Comfortable with SQL and understanding of SQL engine fundamentals
- • Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles
- • Experience with at least one workflow management tool (Airflow, Oozie, or Luigi)
- • Strong analytical thinking and ability to justify technical decisions with data
- • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
🏖️ Benefits
- • Supportive healthcare plans and generous parental leave policies
- • Flexibility to manage personal and professional life, including remote work options
- • Commitment to continuous learning through tech talks, conferences, and mentorship
- • Investment in growing a diverse, inclusive team where all backgrounds are valued and respected
Skills & Technologies
Python
Java
Scala
AWS
Apache Spark
Senior
Remote
About Mapbox, Inc.
Mapbox provides cloud-based mapping, geocoding, navigation, and spatial data infrastructure through APIs and SDKs. Developers embed live maps, search, turn-by-turn directions, and data visualization into mobile, web, and automotive applications. The platform ingests and updates petabytes of global imagery, traffic, and movement data to deliver real-time location services for logistics, automotive, travel, and consumer apps.
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