Lead Software Engineer (C++ - 3D Geometry Algorithm Engineer)

What's the role?

The HERE Lanes team is searching for capable C++ developers who want to work on challenging problems in computational geometry, geospatial mapping, and efficient algorithms. We aim to automate the build-out and maintenance of highly accurate, high-definition maps using a variety of rich data sources. To make all of that happen, and deliver the best quality in the market, we are growing our engineering team and are searching for an excellent Computational Geometry/C++ Lead Engineer.

We are hiring for this role in Germany, with locations in Schwalbach, Berlin, and Munich- preferred being Schwalbach or Berlin.

As a C++ Engineer, you will be a key member of our growing SDK engineering team. This is an experienced position that requires expertise in 3D Computational Geometry. You are motivated to explore and deliver the best possible solutions to our customers with high quality. You should have a strong passion for technology and a strong customer-centric product sense. You should enjoy working outside your comfort zone and love to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities:

• You will perform the following duties:
• Algorithm implementation in C++ for manipulation and quality assessment of High Definition 3-dimensional map data.
• Work with and improve computation geometry and spline-based algorithms.
• Automate Testing at multiple levels and locations in the pipeline including: unit tests, regression tests, integration tests, and comparative performance analysis.
• Participation in and acceptance of Code Reviews for all work performed.
• Participation in documenting, reviewing, and presenting results and analysis
• Mentorship of more junior developers in all aspects of engineering practices
• Participation in daily and biweekly sprint rituals including scrum, sprint planning, and quarterly planning
• Use of and participation in Company chat communications and emails
• Support of critical issues affecting production in a timely manner
• Use of AWS or other servers for medium-large scale testing or Data Analytics

Who are you?

Skills:

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or similar technical degree
• Strong level of algorithm engineering and 3D computational geometry
• Understanding of B-Splines
• Strong knowledge of C++
• Development experience in both Windows and Linux
• Comfortable with agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Experience with AWS (EMR, Spark, RDS)

Would be a plus:

• Understanding of NURBS meshes
• Demonstrable familiarity with Object Oriented Design Patterns
• Up-to-date on C++ standards (C++ 20 & C++23)
• Experience with containerization and devops practices
• Experience with unit- and integration-testing
• Knowledge of location-based services such as mapping, navigation, GPS
• Knowledge of SQL & NoSQL Databases
• Experience in using git as a version control system

What we offer:

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop: company hackathons, technical talks, and trainings
• Regular feedbacks
• 30 paid vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• BVG company ticket (in Berlin)
• German language course
• Diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
• Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop and more!

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Our culture is founded on openness, collaboration and honesty, with colleagues who are brilliant in their field, helpful, resilient, loyal and strive for the best. One team in that everyone makes a difference and everyone is heard.

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.