Strong understanding of search techniques (such as information retrieval) and data structure
Practical experience in making an algorithm perform efficiently upon implementation
Ability to write sophisticated, highly performant, and reliable solutions
Excellent problem solving skills and analytical skills, valuing a scientific approach by using experimentation and critical thinking to drive and validate high quality solutions
Experience with at least one modern programming languages such as JAVA, C++, Rust
Proficiency in implementing monitoring instrumentation, operational diagnostics, resolving customer issues, and continuous product improvement
Fluent communication in English with a sense for listening to others as well as getting your message across concisely
Conversational Japanese proficiency
Familiarity with the Japanese address system
Experience with maps, routing, navigation
Experience with NLP/ML/Generative AI
Experience with search engines such as ElasticSearch, Solr, Lucene
Experience with solving challenging search problems
Experience with big data and scale, data mining and science
What We Value
In addition to our core 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
We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not discriminate against any protected class