Jobs at Mapbox

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Mapbox, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, builds the next generation of location experiences. The company powers over 10 million developers worldwide with open‑source tools, vector tiles, and a cloud‑based map styling platform that powers everything from navigation apps to real‑time data visualizations.

Mapbox’s hiring focus spans software engineering (frontend, backend, data), product management, UX/UI design, data science, and sales & marketing. Candidates can expect robust remote‑friendly culture, a mix of on‑site and hybrid options, and competitive compensation that aligns with the tech industry’s high demand for location intelligence. Typical roles involve building scalable APIs, optimizing map rendering performance, or crafting data pipelines that support millions of map requests per day.

Job Transparency’s Mapbox listings give you clear, up‑to‑date salary ranges, benefit summaries, and employee sentiment scores. By comparing real figures and reviews before applying, you can negotiate confidently and ensure the role matches your career goals and compensation expectations.

Head of Directions, Navigation

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 05, 2023

You have experience coordinating deadlines, setting pricing, developing a marketing strategy, and enabling support teams. 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. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Industry experience: You have worked in the Navigation space, ideally within an automotive or logistics context. 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. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you agree to the Mapbox Privacy Policy which is linked here. We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Growth mindset: Have the humility to accept mistakes, learn and grow from them. Experience bringing products to market: You have a proven track record of shipping successful products.

Software Development Engineer III, API Infra

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 26, 2023

Mapbox is a leading real-time location platform that provides tools and infrastructure for organizations to create customized experiences. The company is looking for a Software Development Engineer III to build internal developer tools and services.

Software Development Engineer II, HD Maps

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 04, 2023

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. Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts and tools (GeoJSON, PostGIS, QGIS, etc.). Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, D3.js) to effectively communicate insights. Nice to Have Traits for This Role Prior experience in the mapping, navigation, or automotive industry. 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. Contributions to open-source geospatial or data analysis projects. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you agree to the Mapbox Privacy Policy which is linked here. Experience deploying GIS algorithms within scalable cloud applications, on platforms like AWS and Spark. Knowledge of machine learning techniques for geospatial data analysis. Engage in direct communication with trend-setting customers, automotive OEMs in EU, US, Japan, and China, as well as suppliers like automotive Tier 1 companies and Mapping firms.

Technical Program Manager II

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 09, 2023

B.S. 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. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have received the Mapbox Non-US 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 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. 5+ years of experience in the location platform development industry. Proven track record of understanding customer requirements, identifying problems, finding and implementing technical solutions with a collaborative approach to the partnership software development teams. Proven experience with improving success rates and timeliness of key customer launches; assessing the health of customer programs and launches; increasing adoption rates of strategic beta programs; and increasing adoption rates of strategic beta programs 5+ years of experience working in Customer Engagement, Account Management, or Solutions Architecture roles within technical organizations. Excellent executive presence as well as presentation. We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work.

Software Development Engineer II, Data Platform

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 09, 2023

Uphold a culture of collaboration, transparency, creativity, inclusion, and data-driven decisions. Proven ability to design and develop sophisticated, efficient, secure, and durable infrastructure on AWS. Experience with our tech stack – Java or Scala, Python, Spark, Airflow, Snowflake, and AWS (including Kinesis, EMR, ECS, Fargate) Track record of building secure self-service and high-quality tools for developers with a customer-driven mindset. 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. A desire to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. A desire to share your expertise through documentation, mentorship, and both written and vocal discussion. Simplify, secure, and strengthen Mapbox’s processes and tools for designing, deploying, and monitoring data processing and querying workloads on AWS. Craft and enable our Platform strategy, including all sub-teams, company wide. 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.

Product Manager II, HD Maps

Company: Mapbox

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 26, 2023

Mapbox is a leading real-time location platform, offering a comprehensive set of tools for navigation of people, packages, and vehicles. With over 3.9 million registered developers, Mapbox is known for its flexibility, security, and privacy compliance. The company is seeking a highly motivated HD Map Product Manager to redefine the HD mapping industry, collaborating with engineering teams and automotive industry customers. The role involves developing and managing the HD map roadmap, defining product requirements, and ensuring product compliance with industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Mapbox?
Mapbox fosters a collaborative, open‑source ethos where engineers and designers routinely contribute to public map libraries. The company emphasizes work‑life balance with flexible remote policies, generous paid time off, and a health‑benefits package that includes mental‑health resources. Employees often cite opportunities for rapid skill growth, mentorship from senior engineers, and a culture that rewards initiative and experimentation.
What types of positions are available at Mapbox?
Mapbox offers roles in software engineering (frontend, backend, data, DevOps), product management, UX/UI design, data science, quality assurance, sales, marketing, and customer success. Senior positions require deep expertise in map rendering, geospatial analytics, or API architecture, while junior roles focus on feature implementation, testing, and documentation.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase a portfolio that includes map‑centric projects or contributions to open‑source mapping libraries. Highlight experience with vector tiles, GIS data processing, or real‑time streaming. Provide concrete metrics—such as reduced API latency or increased map load speed—and demonstrate familiarity with Mapbox’s SDKs or API documentation. Tailor your resume to reflect the specific skills mentioned in the job description and include a brief cover letter that links your past work to Mapbox’s mission of making location data accessible and customizable.

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