Senior Software Engineer (Android/Kotlin)
TomTom
Software Engineering  
Łódź, Poland
Posted on Nov 3, 2025
What you'll do 
 - Develop new features for the TomTom Navigation SDK
 - Take a part in all phases of development from design to implementation and maintenance of a custom Maps SDK for Android applications
 - Work on new functionalities and contribute to the maintenance of an existing codebase
 - Collaborate with cross-functional teams
 - Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Kotlin while following coding standards and best practices
 - Participate in testing and debugging activities to ensure the quality and reliability of the SDK
 - Work closely with more senior engineers/ Staff Engineers to learn from their expertise and contribute to architectural discussions
 - Mentor less experienced software engineers
 - Stay updated with the latest developments in Android development and mapping technologies
 
What you'll need 
 - Strong Kotlin programming skills (5+ years of experience)
 - Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
 - Good object-orientated software design abilities
 - Experience with automated software testing (e.g., GTest)
 - Good understanding of APIs and Android SDKs
 - Strong Coroutines/ JetPack Compose skills
 - Familiarity with map-related concepts and basic geospatial technologies
 - Ability and dedication to create clean, easy to read and maintainable code
 - Understanding of concurrent programming that allows to avoid common concurrency pitfalls
 - Professional experience in using unit test frameworks
 - Ability to think out of the box and bring new ideas to the table
 - Bachelor's degree in Engineering
 
What’s nice to have 
 - Master’s degree in Computer Science
 - Experience in Computer Graphics (preferably OpenGL ES and Metal).
 - Experience with C#/Unity.
 - Experience with Geometric Algorithms.
 - Experience with (modern) C++
 
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 are the Map Visualization Product Unit. We develop map rendering technology that can be integrated into navigation systems and location-based applications, providing our technology to our customers in the form of cloud-based APIs and SDKs.
  We see quality-management processes as a source of competitive advantage. As part of our product-led and outcome-oriented culture, we believe it is crucial to have mechanisms in place to measure and improve the quality of our products in a continuous manner so we can achieve our mission of mapping the world in real time.
  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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