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Software Development Engineer II, 3D Graphics

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UK
Mid level
UK
Mid level
Join the 3D graphics team at Mapbox, working on open source vector map rendering, graphics programming, and improving performance for location technologies.
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Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers. 

What We Do

As the 3D graphics team, we use our engineering skills and curiosity to push the boundaries of what’s possible with interactive maps and how people use location technologies in their daily lives. We work on state-of-the-art platforms, primary open-source, for map interaction and visualization used by millions of people around the globe.

What You’ll Do
  • Work on the world’s leading vector map rendering engines.

  • Work on the entire graphics chain, from assisting in data processing pipeline creation to rendering.

  • Work with a modern C++14/17 and a modern TypeScript codebase, using the best practices of software engineering and tools.

  • Solve interesting graphics programming, algorithms, and architectural challenges.

  • Improve the project’s performance, stability, maintainability and simplicity.

  • Experiment with new visualization techniques and fast graphics and geometry algorithms; and see them benefit millions of people in consumer mapping applications.

What We Believe are Important Traits for This Role
  • Curiosity, enthusiasm, eagerness to solve challenging technical problems in the geo and data visualization space using emerging technologies.

  • Empathy and kindness; willingness to learn from different perspectives and patience to help others grow.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

  • Strong in C++, JS/TypeScript, algorithms and performance optimization.

  • Strong in Graphics programming (OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, WebGL, WebGPU).

  • Strong in 3D Graphic techniques and being able to apply them to a wide range of platforms.

  •  Helpful experience that is a plus but not a requirement:

    • Maintaining or contributing to open source projects.

    • Location technologies (maps, GIS).

    • Other programming experience (JavaScript, iOS, Android).

    • Embedded platforms (Linux embedded, Android, QNX).

What We Value

In addition to our core values, which are not unique to this position and are necessary for Mapbox leaders:

  • We value high-performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.

  • We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.

  • We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function and the company.

  • We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have received the Mapbox Non-US Privacy Notice for applicants, which is linked here.  Completing this application requires you to provide personal data, such as your name and contact information, which is mandatory for Mapbox to process your application. 

We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not discriminate against any protected class.

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Top Skills

C++
Metal
Opengl
Typescript
Vulkan
Webgl
Webgpu

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