Lead Software Engineer

What's the role? Team: The HERE NDS (Navigation Database Standard) Technologies team is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to grow our map compilation product that creates the most comprehensive high-definition live map in the market, intended to support precise navigation for self-driving cars. HERE enables people, enterprises, and cities around the world to harness the power of location and create innovative solutions that make our lives safer and more efficient. We transform information from devices, vehicles, infrastructure, and other sources into real-time location services that play a key role in how we move, live, and interact with one another. To learn more about HERE, including our new generation of cloud-based location platform services, visit http://360.here.com As a founding member of the NDS Association, HERE is a pioneer in developing the Navigation Data Standard (NDS) and NDS.Live the industry standard formats for automotive map data used in navigation, ADAS, and highly automated driving systems. Join our fast-growing, highly motivated NDS team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to dive deep into how we capture the real world, how this is reflected in our reality index, and work with the team on how this data goes straight into cars with our NDS deliveries. We work with Agile practices and cooperate with numerous different teams inside and outside of the company. Our team delivers digital maps in NDS formats to our automotive customers where the data is going straight into cars to power autonomous driving use cases. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to own and evolve our Java-based NDS/NDS.Live compiler toolchains and validation frameworks. This role sits at the intersection of map data technology and tier-1 automotive partnerships you'll build the systems that ensure our map products meet the highest quality bar for the world's largest OEMs and system integrators. The existing development team is located in Poland with a leadership in Germany. Key Responsibilities: Develop software that is well-crafted & steadily adds business value, as part of a community of professionals Engage with internal and external customers for requirements, change requests, and incidents to help define application specifications Own one or more components of software architecture in the immediate environment Lead an agile team, share knowledge, pro-active communication Drive and improve engineering best practices (e.g. agile, coding, verification) Define complex, cross-subsystem/product designs to be implemented by the team Define the technical vision and roadmap for the compiler and validation stack Make key technical decisions on performance, scalability, and correctness of the compilation pipeline Mentor and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence Who are you? Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent Backend application development experience - Java/Scala Solid knowledge of programming practices, strive to write great code that is reusable, flexible, and reliable Proven ability to tech lead and mentor engineering teams (4–8 engineers) Self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, and a strong team player with an agile mindset A strong quality mindset is considered a must: unit testing, performance testing, writing testable code Infrastructure experience: Maven/SBT, GIT/GERRIT, Apache Spark, AWS, Linux Environment Very good communication skills in English both written and spoken Would be a plus: Working with map data eg. NDS, GIS, RDF, GDF Working with data transformation scripting / ETL Experience with schema-driven development (e.g., Zserio, Protobuf, FlatBuffers, or similar serialization frameworks) Hands-on experience with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process assessment model What We Offer: The opportunity to tackle meaningful and challenging problems A chance to continuously learn and stay on top of the latest technology trends Work that has real-world impact, shaping the future of mobility and technology Regular feedback to help you grow and succeed in your role A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued Competitive salary plus bonus Flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment Medical coverage for you and your family This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) Option to work on a B2B contract (please note: benefits, bonus and KUP do not apply in this case) Change is HERE. Apply Now! #LI-AK8 #LI-HYBRID Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and performance. This includes a base salary, a Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus (percentage based on role), a creative tax advantage for eligible positions, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programs, and various wellbeing initiatives. Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave are provided in accordance with the Polish Labor Code. As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable. HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Who are we? HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.