Senior Software Engineer (Java/Scala)

What's the role?

Are you passionate about high-definition mapping and cutting-edge navigation technology? Do you thrive in an innovative environment where your work directly impacts autonomous driving solutions? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Japan Data Ingestion team. In this role, you’ll drive the expansion and optimization of Japan’s map compilation and ingestion processes, helping to build the most comprehensive high-definition live map for autonomous driving.

Working in an Agile environment, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ingest, analyze, and process location data on the HERE Platform. Your work will deliver digital maps in NDS formats that go directly into vehicles, powering next-generation navigation and self-driving applications.

What You’ll Do?

• 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
• Be part of an agile team, share knowledge, do code reviews, 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

Who are you?

• 4+ years of experience in backend application development using Java or Scala.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent proven experience.
• Experience working with location data and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Strong knowledge of programming best practices, writing clean, reusable, and reliable code.
• Quality-driven mindset with experience in unit testing, performance testing, and writing testable code.
• Proficiency with infrastructure tools such as Maven/SBT, Git/Gerrit, Apache Spark, AWS, Jenkins, and Linux.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented, with an agile mindset and strong team collaboration skills.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What do we offer?

• Work on the development of high-scale services, managing thousands of data processing pipelines
• Innovative and modern technologies 
• Truly international team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide, working from strong tech hubs located in Europe, US and Asia and multiple smaller locations 
• Flexible working hours & flexible approach for office vs. remote work 
• Medical cover for you and your family 
• Competitive salary plus yearly variable bonus
• This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) 
• B2B contracts possible 

Change is HERE. Apply Now.

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.