Senior Software Engineer, Mapping and Routing

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $150K - $200K

Serve Robotics is reimagining urban logistics with our personable sidewalk robots. We’re building the future of delivery, taking it away from congested streets and benefiting local businesses. We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Mapping and Routing to be a key member of our team, focused on optimizing and expanding our mapping and routing capabilities. You’ll leverage GIS data to build and extend real-time routing solutions, collaborating closely with Operations to strategically identify mapping priorities. You’ll primarily work in C++, driving architectural and algorithmic decisions.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on C++.
• GIS Knowledge: Strong understanding of GIS data structures and processing pipelines. Experience with OpenStreetMap (OSM) or similar large-scale datasets is a plus.
• Mapping Familiarity: Familiarity with HD mapping solutions (e.g., Lanelet2, OSM-based expansions, or custom lane-level map representations).
• Routing Algorithms: Proficiency in routing algorithms (e.g., A*, Dijkstra’s).

Responsibilities

• Map Data Integration: Parse and integrate data from multiple sources (OSM, HD maps, proprietary data) into our routing infrastructure.
• Routing Engine Development: Design, implement, and maintain routing algorithms in C++ to optimize sidewalk navigation and meet real-world constraints.
• Algorithm Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and develop strategies to improve speed, accuracy, and reliability of routing.
• Collaboration with Operations: Partner with the Operations team to determine high-impact areas for mapping and routing improvements, helping guide field mapping efforts.
• System Scalability & Reliability: Ensure mapping and routing solutions scale to accommodate growing fleets and evolving geographic requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct code reviews, champion best practices for development and testing, and stay updated on the latest advancements in geospatial technologies.

Company Information

• Company: Serve Robotics
• Mission: Reimagining how things move in cities with personable sidewalk robots.
• Team: Agile, diverse, and driven team of tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design.
• Focus: Solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning, and computer vision with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience.