Remote Location Services Engineer From Europe Full Time

About This Opportunity

MapTiler is hiring a Location Services Engineer to help build and improve the technology behind its global mapping services.

This role focuses on geospatial systems, including geocoding, routing, elevation, and large-scale location data processing.

The engineer will work with databases, data pipelines, and backend systems that power location-based products used by millions of users worldwide.

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*Please only apply if you meet the requirements*

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintaining and optimizing geocoding, routing, and other location service servers
• Improving local databases to enhance search results and routing accuracy
• Processing and transforming large-scale geospatial datasets into specialized data structures
• Developing pipelines for geographic data sources such as OpenStreetMap and elevation data
• Managing automated data processing workflows, releases, and testing processes
• Monitoring location services performance and implementing targeted improvements
• Managing datasets used across different MapTiler teams
• Designing, reviewing, and improving code solutions
• Taking ownership of codebases, databases, and technical requirements
• Collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable location services

What They’re Looking For

• Strong programming experience with hands-on software development skills
• Experience with system design, databases, and technical problem-solving
• Strong understanding of data structures and database concepts
• Experience working with at least one programming language such as TypeScript, Java, Rust, or C++
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reliable code
• Understanding of OpenStreetMap data models and limitations
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and coordinate systems
• Interest in maps, geocoding, routing, and location technology
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment
• Strong English communication skills
• Nice to have:
  Experience with Python, Ansible, or Bash scripting
  Experience with Docker
  Knowledge of OpenStreetMap data-processing tools such as Osmium
  Experience working with OSM tagging schemas
  Experience using AI coding tools or AI agents in development workflows
  Experience with prompt/context engineering or harness engineering

Notes

• Annual performance bonus
• Fully remote role within Europe
• Flexible working hours
• Laptop and equipment provided
• Opportunity to attend conferences and continue professional development
• Team events and collaboration opportunities across Europe

Tagged as: Backend Engineer, Data Pipelines, Databases, Geospatial Data, GIS Engineer, Java, Location Services Engineer, OpenStreetMap, Rust, software engineer, TypeScript