Job Description

The Map Matching team is responsible for a core component that translates raw location data into accurate and navigable information. This involves snapping a user's location (chevron) to the correct road, correcting signal inaccuracies, and harmonizing real-world positioning with the navigation map. The team's work is vital for various navigation contexts, including displaying speed limits, traffic information, route deviation detection, and estimated arrival times. Their efforts ensure a clean, accurate, and reliable user experience for all TomTom navigation applications.

What you'll do

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to foster professional growth and development

• Project Management: Manage the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions;

• Risk Management: Identify risks and dependencies early in the development process and work proactively to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution and on-time delivery;

• Technical Direction: Work closely with other engineers to define technical strategies, standards, and best practices for your team;

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with product managers, software engineers, engineering managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions that meet customer needs;

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting innovation, efficiency, and excellence in software development practices.

What you'll do

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 1 year in a management role;

• Strong technical background in software engineering, with expertise in at least one high-level programming language such as Kotlin, Swift, C++, Java, or Python;

• Proven track record of successfully leading software development teams and delivering projects on schedule;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders;

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.