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We are looking for a motivated and experienced Principal Engineer to join the HERE Professional Services - Global Solution Engineering team.

This role involves leading the technical delivery of customer-facing software solutions across industries such as Automotive, Transport, and Logistics. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of solution development, from planning and design to implementation and testing, while serving as the technical authority within your project scope. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project, product, and engineering teams, as well as interface with customers around the globe. You will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of software design, implementation, integration, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Scope and Delivery

Analyze requirements and contribute to opportunity scoping, technical analysis and effort estimation.
Support backlog creation and refinement.
Design and document technical solutions aligned with customer needs and architectural standards.
Act as the technical authority within the assigned project scope.

Technical Leadership

Define and communicate a shared technical vision across teams.
Lead internal and external development teams to meet project delivery goals within predetermined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Maintain comprehansive system-level understanding by contributing hands-on to development, integration, and testing activities.
Mentor and coach team members to foster growth and technical excellence.
Drive adoption of engineering best practices and frameworks.
Lead internal initiatives that support strategic engineering goals.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
Translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as the technical point of contact between the program and development teams.
Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design and implementation planning.
Coordinate with functional managers and program managers on execution and risk management.

Who are you?

10+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline
Strong expertise in either or both of the following areas:
- Mobile / Embedded Development
  - Object-oriented design and system architecture
  - Android / Kotlin, C++, Java, Swift
  - JavaScript / TypeScript, Flutter / Dart, React JS
  - gRPC and modern communication protocols
- Backend / Cloud-Native Development
  - Object-oriented and functional programming
  - RESTful services and APIs
  - Stream and batch processing
  - Java, Scala, JavaScript
  - Kubernetes and AWS-based architectures
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Passion for learning and the ability to evaluate and adapt to new challenges, like integrating new technologies.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Effective communication, project and stakeholder management.
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%

Would be a plus

Experience working with automotive OEMs and system integrators
Exposure to automotive software platforms and embedded environments
Valid German driving license

What Do We Offer?

A great work-life balance.
30 paid vacation days.
Hybrid model of work (2 days office and 3 days home office per week).
On-site Gym and Sauna, Stay active and unwind with our fully equipped fitness center and relaxing sauna.
Yoga Room, A dedicated space for mindfulness, stretching, and relaxation.
Work on the development of high-scale services, serving and storing petabytes of data.
Work with cutting-edge, modern technologies.
Flexible working hours.
Competitive salary plus bonus.
BVG Ticket (For Berlin location).
German language course (For Germany-based employees).
Employee wellness programs and life-coaching sessions.
A diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop, and more!

Change is HERE. Apply Now!

We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all the requirements for this position. We believe in continuous learning and growth.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

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Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.