Team:Join us in tackling one of the most fascinating challenges in logistics: the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP).HERE Tour planning is the engine behind multi-vehicle route optimization, empowering businesses to design smarter, faster, and more driver-friendly tours.We harness the world’s most precise and up-to-date map data, real-time traffic insights, road restrictions, and driver preferences to craft tours that are both efficient and practical. Our mission? To transform complexity into clarity—delivering solutions that reduce travel time, cut costs, and keep logistics running like clockwork.But we don’t stop at optimization. Our algorithms factor in every critical detail—driver preferences, delivery time windows, vehicle capacities, and compliance requirements—to ensure that every plan isn’t just efficient and adhering to required constraints. This holistic approach drives cost savings, delivery accuracy, and driver satisfaction while ensuring operations remain sustainable and compliant.
Learn more about the product here: https://www.here.com/platform/tour-planning
Our tech stack includes Python, Rust, Kotlin, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform—empowering us to build scalable, high-performance systems.
About the RoleWe are looking for a motivated Working Student to support our team in extracting and processing location-based data from HERE Map content. You will prototype, structure, and transform geospatial datasets to enable cutting-edge logistics and mobility solutions.
This is a highly practical, hands-on role suited for someone passionate about maps, data, and building real-world Python solutions.
You’ll work closely with senior engineers and product experts, focusing on Python scripting, data processing, and lightweight prototyping using Jupyter Notebooks.
ResponsibilitiesExtract and process rich geospatial datasets (road attributes, POIs, restrictions, etc.) from HERE Map content.
Build and validate quick prototypes using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
Develop scripts and small pipelines to transform, clean, and structure location-based data.
Create visualizations to support the understanding and validation of processed map data.
Work closely with backend developers and geospatial specialists to align prototypes with business needs.
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Geospatial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Python
Familiarity with geospatial concepts such as maps, routes, coordinates, and projections.
Experience with Jupyter Notebooks for prototyping and data exploration.
Previous exposure to map platforms like HERE Maps, OpenStreetMap (OSM), or similar is highly desirable.
Practical experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL).
Good understanding of APIs, data extraction, and JSON/XML formats.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
What Do We Offer?
- Work on the development of high scale services, serving and storing petabytes of data
- Work with cutting edge, modern technologies
- A great work-life balance
- 30 paid vacation days
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- Fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide
- Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop and more!
Change is HERE. Apply Now!
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.
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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.
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HERE Technologies is a location data and technology company that created the first digital map over 35 years ago. Today we are the world's leading location platform company with a global footprint across 52 countries. Although our strongest presence is in the automotive industry, we also work with leading companies across a wide range of industries, including transport and logistics, mobility, manufacturing and retail and the public sector.
Why Work With Us
At HERE, we're always excited about discovering people who share our passion for building innovative solutions that make the world easier to navigate. We believe our success is powered by our team's diversity, creativity and collaboration and we're always looking for opportunities to grow it further.
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