Staff Software Engineer II - ML/CV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Maps – PU ADAS & ADS /
Employee, Full Time /
Hybrid
Lead innovation at the forefront of technology, where your work will redefine what’s possible in machine learning and distributed systems.
Step into a pivotal role where your leadership will drive groundbreaking projects, setting new standards in safety and efficiency for millions worldwide!
As a Staff Software Engineer II, you’ll drive projects and shape the future of our technology, directly impacting millions of users by enhancing the safety and efficiency of our advanced systems. By enhancing real-time data processing, your innovations will directly improve critical infrastructure, leading to safer, more efficient public services that millions rely on daily.
What you’ll do
- Drive the next generation of technology by owning the software architecture and leading the design of scalable solutions that meet complex challenges
- Lead teams in deploying and optimizing large-scale models with Apache Spark, Databricks, and MLFlow, tackling challenges of real-time data processing in highly distributed environments.
- Manage and coordinate across multiple teams, serving as a force multiplier by driving technical leadership and ensuring the success of 20+ engineers.
- Work closely with teams of software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to align projects with business objectives.
- Design and build scalable, highly available, and resilient applications using cutting-edge cloud technologies. Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of people through better and smarter technology.
- Guide and mentor engineers across teams, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes learning and growth.
- Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to building interfaces and deploying systems into production.
What you’ll need
- You have a proven track record as a senior-level software engineer with significant experience in machine learning, computer vision, data engineering, and large-scale distributed systems.
- Your expertise in programming, system design, and cloud technologies allows you to create systems that handle vast amounts of data reliably and efficiently
- You’re a natural leader with a knack for guiding & impacting teams through complex projects, always driving towards excellence in engineering and operational best practices.
- Your strategic vision will guide our teams toward new opportunities, directly influencing the company’s growth and success in the competitive tech landscape.
- You thrive in diverse environments, working seamlessly with legal, design, operations, and product teams to deliver high-quality results.
- This position is based in Amsterdam. Therefore, we can only accept candidates that already live in or are in the process of relocating to Amsterdam area.
What we offer
A competitive compensation package, of course.
Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning.
Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.
Work from home, the office, or even abroad – each team has the flexibility to choose how they work based on business needs.
Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance.
Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we’re mapping.
Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world.
Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom!
Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.
Meet your team
We are the ADAS & ADS Product Unit, leading the production of TomTom’s HD maps and ADAS technology.
In a diverse team of applied scientists, engineers, data scientists, and more, equipped with a broad array of expertise, you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking location-based technologies and applications.
More specifically, you’ll be at the forefront of the creation of advanced HD maps. You’ll also help update these in real-time, ensuring our maps are pushing the world forward instantly. These maps will then go on to empower the largest car manufacturers, transportation giants, and major tech companies around the world.
At TomTom...
You’ll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.
Work with a team of 3,700 unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.
After you apply
Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs.
TomTom is an equal opportunity employer
TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we’d love to hear from you.
