Software Engineer NDS Compiler (Java/Python)

TL;DR

Software Engineer NDS Compiler (Java/Python): Building and optimizing state-of-the-art data transformation algorithms in Java for hirify.global's NDS maps and updates, supporting best-in-class navigation functionalities. Focus on extending features in map products for embedded, mobile, and server-based solutions, maintaining software stack quality, and contributing to a map production system handling terabytes of data.

Location: **Hybrid in Lodz, Poland (2 days in office, 3 days remote)**. Options to work from home country and abroad for a set number of days each year.

Company

hirify.global is a global product company specializing in engineering the world's most trusted and useful maps for navigation devices and automotive solutions.

What you will do

• Contribute to an agile team, architecting, realizing, and supporting state-of-the-art data transformation algorithms in Java.
• Extend, improve, and integrate features in hirify.global map products for embedded, mobile, and server-based navigation solutions.
• Work with and extend the industry standard runtime navigation map format (NDS) for automotive or online business.
• Maintain the map compilation software stack and contribute to its software and design quality, continuously improving testing strategies and coverage.
• Create and share interface specifications, code documentation, and architectural decision records.
• Contribute to a map production system that handles terabytes of data and runs on large computing clouds.

Requirements

• Proficient in Python, Java, and object-oriented design principles.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices, including unit & integration testing, version control, continuous integration, and release building.
• Ability to work on varying topics in a lively, fast-changing agile environment.
• Focus on 'getting things done' and ensuring good quality.
• Eagerness to learn a broad range of technologies and a diverse software stack in a short timeframe.
• Willingness to work in a self-organizing team, contributing to diverse tasks (development, testing, supporting users, bug fixing).

Nice to have

• Experience in open source and open map data technologies and products.
• Experience with car navigation software design and runtime map formats.
• Experience in cloud technologies like Docker, Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Time and resources for growth and development, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning.
• Support for life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave and paid leave for caregiving and volunteering.
• **Work flexibility, requiring 2 days in the office and 3 days remote per week.**
• Home office setup budget and monthly allowance.
• Options to work from home country and abroad for a set number of days each year.
• Competitive holiday plan plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Join annual events like Hackathon and DevDays.
• Inclusive global culture with over 80 nationalities.

Hiring process

• Application will be screened closely.
• Follow-up actions will include assessments and interviews.
• Thorough process from application through onboarding.