Lead Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

What's the role?At HERE Technologies, we maintain a massive database of HD Map data that serves as the "brain" for self-driving vehicles. But before a car hits the real road, it must drive millions of virtual kilometers.To enable this, we built  SceneXtract a tool that allows simulation engineers to find specific road scenarios using natural language.  We are looking for a versatile, "best tool for the job" engineer. We don't need a specialist in one specific protocol; we need someone who can dive into a massive data lake and build the high-performance bridges required to make that data move.Currently, our challenge is building a sophisticated conversion engine to translate complex internal data structures into external formats. This involves deep JVM (Java/Kotlin) work for performance-critical logic, while simultaneously utilizing Python to integrate AI Agents and LLMs that make the data searchable.  Key Responsibilities:

• Build the "Bridge": Take ownership of designing and implementing high-performance libraries that transform complex data at scale
• Be a Technical Driver: Beyond just writing code, you will help shape the architecture and ensure the systems we build are clean, testable, and scalable
• Work Across Ecosystems: You’ll spend your morning in the JVM building a high-performance engine and your afternoon in Python working with AI agents or cloud-native services
• Champion Quality: Set the bar for engineering excellence. This means mentoring peers through code reviews and ensuring "done" includes robust performance and unit testing
• Solve Ambiguous Problems: Translate high-level goals into technical reality. You’ll have the autonomy to decide how to bridge the gap between our data and the end-user's needs

Who are you?

• Core Engineering Strength: You have a deep command of Java or Kotlin and understand how to build performant, reusable libraries
• Versatile Mindset: You are language-agnostic. You see Python or Shell scripting as essential tools to solve problems, especially in the realm of AI and Cloud logic
• Systems Thinker: You care about the "big picture." You look at how data flows through a system and how to make that flow as efficient as possible
• Pragmatic & Adaptable: You are comfortable jumping into a new domain, learning the necessary standards (whatever they may be), and applying solid engineering principles to them
• Cloud Literate: You’re comfortable navigating AWS environments and understand the basics of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to tackle meaningful and challenging problems
• A chance to continuously learn and stay on top of the latest technology trends
• Work that has real-world impact, shaping the future of mobility and technology
• Regular feedback to help you grow and succeed in your role
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment
• Medical coverage for you and your family
• This role is eligible for Creative Tax Incentive scheme in Poland” or KUP (Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu) 
• Option to work on a B2B contract (please note: benefits, bonus and KUP do not apply in this case)

Change is HERE. Apply Now!

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Life at HERE in Poland comes with a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and performance. This includes a base salary, a Short-Term Incentive (STI) bonus (percentage based on role), a creative tax advantage for eligible positions, private medical care (including dental), life insurance, a meal allowance, vision reimbursement, a remote work allowance (if applicable), access to MyBenefit and Multisport programs, and various wellbeing initiatives. Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave are provided in accordance with the Polish Labor Code.

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.