--- title: 'Software Development Engineer III, Logistics API at Mapbox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-development-engineer-iii-logistics-api-mapbox-mapbox-s68w4vfrnz5q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Software Development Engineer III, Logistics API at Mapbox - **Company:** [Mapbox](https://feeny.ai/companies/mapbox) - **Location:** Mapbox, Germany - **Compensation:** $63k–$102k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-03-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mapbox/f9447a7c-34bc-499e-88eb-49d4c8fa61c3/application **Skills:** Rust, TypeScript, Node.js, Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, AWS, Distributed Systems, Containerization, API Design, Monitoring Instrumentation, Geo-spatial Problem Solving, AI Integration > Design, develop, and operate scalable routing and logistics services for Mapbox's Directions API. The role involves building resilient API tiers, improving data storage and consumption tools, and driving technical strategy for navigation products while collaborating with cross-functional teams. ## Job description 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 Our team is responsible for the Directions and Logistics APIs, which power everything from a single driver's route request to the complex logistics optimization for major delivery companies. We handle millions of requests daily, operating under strict latency requirements, making our work both challenging and highly rewarding. Given the essential nature of our services, we maintain a responsible on-call rotation and treat alarms seriously to ensure system stability without excessive noise. We have an exciting roadmap for 2026, and this is the perfect time to join us to be a part of this exciting journey! As AI becomes embedded in modern engineering workflows, we value engineers who can thoughtfully integrate AI into design, development, and decision-making. Our interview process will include a discussion of how you use AI in your engineering workflow. ## What You’ll Do As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and operating significant areas of our routing services. In this role, you can expect to: - Design and implement scalable services for our API and routing engine tiers, following best practices for deployment, resilience, and observability. - Design and improve services that power the data consumption and storage of the routing data. - Drive the design, development, and testing of Mapbox tools - Shape internal tools and automations to make the whole engineering life easier and fun. - Drive design and development of services quality metrics and analytics. - Run and design experiments to evaluate the quality, reliability, and capacity requirements of our user-facing navigation products. - Participate in end-to-end feature implementation within the larger navigation team; review code and design documents, shepherd feature releases, and participate in an on-call rotation. - Work with product owners, sales engineering, and management to drive future product direction. - Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure our systems remain available to customers 12/7. Team members alternate as the on-call primary responder, which may require immediate response outside normal working hours, including weekends. Navigation API services interact with many internal systems at Mapbox, making this a high-visibility team with great opportunities to collaborate across the company. What We Believe are Important Traits for This Role - 5+ years of experience in engineering web services in either Rust or Typescript (Node.js) - Experience building highly-available API services within container-based environments (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, etc. on AWS) - Proficiency in implementing monitoring instrumentation, triaging incidents, resolving customer issues, and continuous product improvement - Knowledge of operating systems and distributed systems (e.g., fault-tolerance, consistency, service discovery, etc.) - Proven ability to design long-term technical strategies that balance immediate product delivery with the reduction of systemic technical debt across multiple departments - Extensive experience driving high-visibility initiatives that improve engineering standards and operational excellence for the cross-functional teams - Strong English verbal and written communication skills (B2 level minimum). Mapbox has offices across the globe. You should communicate about complex ideas concisely to an audience worldwide - Experience or interest in solving geo-spatial problems Candidates should also have: - A desire to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - Enthusiasm for learning and knowledge sharing in a multidisciplinary environment, supported by mentorship experience and strong written and verbal communication skills - A rigorous approach to problem solving, using experiments and data analysis to drive quality of service improvements ## What We Value In addition to [our core values](https://www.mapbox.com/about/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. Employment Requirements - Employment Type: Full-time - Weekly Hours: 40 h per week - Location/Hybrid Policy: Remote (from any city in Germany) ## How we support you - Hybrid/Remote Options: Enjoy flexibility to work comfortably from home or periodically from an office where applicable. - Country-Specific Care & Coverage: Private health, dental, and income protection plans tailored to elevate your regional statutory benefits. - Family-First Support: Family care, maternity and paternity leave policies to support your growing family. - Lifestyle Spending Account: Contributions to support your health, wellness, and personal growth - Balance & Brainpower: Mental health support for you and your dependents. - Rest & Recharge: Paid time away, company holidays, and generous absence policies. - Time Off to Give Back: Dedicated paid volunteering time in addition to your standard PTO. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have received the [Mapbox Non-US Privacy Notice](https://www.mapbox.com/legal/applicant-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. #LI-Remote ## About Mapbox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Mapbox is a global location platform that provides maps, navigation, search, and real-time location data services to power experiences for developers, enterprises, and consumers. - **Entity Type**: Private (Growth Stage) - **Headquarters**: Washington, DC, USA (with offices in San Francisco, Helsinki, and Minsk) - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: Eric Gundersen, Mikel Maron, Alex Barth, Will White, Tom MacWright ## Core Business - Primary industry: Location Technology / Geospatial Data / Developer Infrastructure - Target customers: B2B and B2D (Developer-first) — serving logistics, delivery, automotive, retail, travel, manufacturing, and enterprise software companies - Mission or purpose: To power navigation for people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. They equip innovators to keep up with a changing world through real-time data and map rendering technologies. ## Products & Services - **Mapbox Maps**: A customizable, high-performance mapping platform offering a suite of APIs and SDKs for web and mobile applications, including vector tiles, static maps, and map design tools. - **Mapbox Navigation**: Turn-by-turn navigation services for car, truck, and last-mile delivery, optimized for real-time traffic and routing. - **Mapbox Search**: Geocoding and place search APIs that provide location intelligence and address autocomplete. - **Mapbox Data**: A rich set of datasets including traffic data, points of interest (POI), and real-time location insights for analytics and planning. - **Mapbox Unity SDK**: Tools for building immersive location-based experiences in games, AR/VR, and simulation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company); Mapbox raised over $350M in equity funding. In 2020, its valuation was reported as approximately $1B. - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Over $370M raised from investors - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SoftBank Vision Fund, Foundry Group, DFJ Growth, True Ventures, Glynn Capital, Atomico, and others. Strategic partners include the United Nations, World Bank, USAID, and Doctors Without Borders. - **Growth Signals**: Headquartered in DC with offices in SF, Helsinki, and Minsk; serves millions of developers and enterprise customers globally; expanding into automotive, logistics, and IoT verticals. In October 2024, they launched new real-time data products for fleet management. ## Competitive Advantages - **Developer-First Platform**: Serves a massive global developer community with a strong open-source ethos and extensive APIs/SDKs. - **Customizability and Performance**: Unmatched ability for developers to style maps and control rendering, with low-latency vector tiles. - **Real-Time Data Ecosystem**: Proprietary traffic, navigation, and location data that continuously updates, creating a data moat. - **Strong Industry Partnerships**: Works with the UN, World Bank, and global enterprises, demonstrating trust and reliability beyond typical commercial use. ## Strategic Focus - **Automotive & Logistics Growth**: Deepening integrations with automotive OEMs and delivery/logistics companies for real-time navigation and fleet management. - **Real-Time Intelligence**: Expanding data products for real-time location analytics, traffic, and supply chain visibility. - **Developer Ecosystem Expansion**: Investing in SDKs, Unity integrations, and developer tools to maintain community leadership. - **Global Reach**: Scaling enterprise sales across non-US markets, especially Europe and Asia. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-First Culture**: Mapbox embraces work flexibility; most roles are remote-friendly, and employees are free to work from home, offices, or even a national park with good WiFi. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Offers competitive compensation, equity, generous PTO, company-wide breaks, retirement programs, and comprehensive healthcare/mental health support. - **Family Support**: Paid maternity, paternity, adoption, and family care leave. - **Social Impact**: Over 30 hours of paid volunteer time annually and a donation-matching benefit. The team works on projects with NGOs and social impact organizations. - **Engineering-Driven**: A builder culture with a focus on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. - **Diverse and Inclusive**: Committed to DEI, with employee resource groups and policies promoting equity and inclusion. - **Open Positions**: As of mid-2025, there were 77 open roles across multiple locations, including remote and hybrid options in the US, Helsinki, and Minsk. ## Sources 1. [mapbox.com/company](https://www.mapbox.com/company) 2. [mapbox.com/careers](https://www.mapbox.com/careers) 3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/mapbox](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mapbox) 4. [mapbox.com/company/culture](https://www.mapbox.com/company/culture) 5. 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