Software Development Engineer III, Cloud Platform

Leading real-time location platform providing tools to power navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere, serving 3.5 million registered developers.
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer III, Cloud Platform

Mapbox, the leading real-time location platform serving over 3.5 million developers, is seeking a Software Development Engineer III for their Cloud Platform team. This role is crucial in supporting Mapbox's global engineering team of 300+ across multiple countries. The position focuses on two main areas: API Infrastructure, managing AWS services and best practices, and Orchestration, handling build and deployment systems.

The ideal candidate will lead the company's transition to a multi-account AWS environment and shape the cloud platform strategy. They'll be responsible for building scalable infrastructure, implementing observability solutions, and maintaining high operational standards. The role requires extensive experience with AWS services, NodeJS, TypeScript, and Terraform.

Working in a distributed team across the US, Canada, and Finland, the position offers a collaborative, async-first environment that values growth and scale. The team emphasizes operational excellence, documentation, and inclusive decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced cloud engineers passionate about building developer tools and infrastructure at scale.

Key responsibilities include architecting AWS solutions, implementing security best practices, and driving FinOps initiatives. The role offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. Mapbox strongly values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

This position is ideal for those who want to make a significant impact on a platform that powers location services globally, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies while contributing to a positive, inclusive engineering culture.

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, Cloud Platform

  • Lead and deliver company-wide retooling and migration to multi-account AWS environment
  • Build reliable and scalable infrastructure and adaptable tooling
  • Lead Mapbox Cloud Platform strategy including AWS architecture and best practices
  • Architect and maintain comprehensive observability platform
  • Promote operational excellence through testing and monitoring systems
  • Design systems for rapid growth
  • Document work and decision-making processes
  • Lead presentations and discussions

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, Cloud Platform

TypeScript
Node.js
Kubernetes
  • 8-10+ years of relative industry engineering experience
  • Experience working in large-scale AWS multi-account architecture
  • Ability to design and develop sophisticated infrastructure on AWS
  • Experience with NodeJS, TypeScript, Terraform, and AWS services
  • Track record of building secure self-service tools
  • Strong documentation and mentorship skills
  • Autonomy and proactivity in driving work completion

Benefits For Software Development Engineer III, Cloud Platform

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Supportive health care
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Learning and development opportunities

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