Junior Software Engineer - Map compilation & Algorithms team
TomTom
Software Engineering
Hanover, Germany
Posted on Jan 4, 2025
Are you ready to kickstart your career and make a real-world impact?
Join our Map Compilation Team and be part of creating high-quality, accurate maps that power navigation systems used by hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide. Together, we’ll transform raw data into reliable maps while solving algorithmic challenges and enhancing tools that drive the future of mobility.
This is your chance to grow in a supportive, collaborative environment that values learning, ownership, and innovation.
What you’ll do
- Design, implement, and maintain map compilers in a distributed, cloud-first environment.
- Tackle algorithmic and mathematical challenges to improve map accuracy and efficiency.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code in Java, following best practices.
- Work on real-world problems that deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Collaborate with your team through code reviews, pair programming, and open communication.
- Support Agile workflows to deliver high-quality results on time.
- Continuously learn, simplify complex problems, and contribute to team success.
What you’ll need
- Educational background: a degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Internships or student projects count!
- Java skills: comfortable writing code and understanding data structures and algorithms.
- Problem-solving mindset: a logical thinker who loves solving puzzles.
- Collaborative spirit: you enjoy working in teams and sharing knowledge.
- Curiosity: you’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to grow.
- DevOps awareness: a basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation.
- Language skills: fluent in English (German is a bonus!)
- This position is based in Hannover, Germany. Therefore, we can only accept candidates that already live in the Hannover area.
Nice to have (but not required)
- Experience with map compilation, routing algorithms, or geospatial data.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG) and automation tools.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Why join us?
- Learn from experts: work closely with senior engineers and mentors to develop your skills.
- Real impact: your work will be used by drivers and mobility solutions globally.
- Team spirit: join a diverse and inclusive team where everyone’s voice matters.
- Growth opportunities: continuous learning, personal development, and career progression.
- Flexibility: we embrace Agile ways of working and offer flexible schedules.
- Global culture: be part of a company with 80+ nationalities and a passion for innovation.
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 flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.
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're PU Customer Onboarding & Delivery. We develop digital map solutions for navigation and autonomous driving applications. In our team, you'll strive to find the best ways to compile, publish and/or stream terabytes of map content for critical cloud services, advanced autonomous vehicles and large innovative 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.
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