[Remote] Software Development Engineer II, Search

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. The Software Development Engineer II will be responsible for designing and implementing search retrieval algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of their designs to deliver high-quality user experiences.ResponsibilitiesDesigning and implementing search retrieval algorithms across multiple search enginesMaking existing algorithms more efficient and/or highly performantWriting technical design documents and participating in design and code reviewsOwning the efficiency and accuracy of your designs, as well as being responsible for overseeing your own work through the development and implementation lifecycle, ultimately delivering excellent end resultsCollaborating with other engineers, PMs and teams internationally and cross functionally to deliver a high quality experience to our customersPromoting a culture of operational excellence by meticulously testing and monitoring our systems and codes, and being available/on-call to support the health of our servicesSkillsStrong understanding of search techniques (such as information retrieval) and data structuresPractical experience in making an algorithms perform efficiently upon implementationAbility to write sophisticated, highly performant, and reliable solutionsExcellent problem solving skills and analytical skills, valuing a scientific approach by using experimentation and critical thinking to drive and validate high quality solutionsExperience with modern programming languages (Java, C++, Rust, Typescript)Proficiency with cloud services (preferably AWS) in implementing monitoring instrumentation, operational diagnostics, resolving customer issues, and continuous product improvementExperience with maps, routing, navigationExperience with NLP/ML/Generative AIExperience with search engines such as ElasticSearch, Solr, LuceneExperience with solving challenging search problemsExperience with big data and scale, data mining and scienceBenefitsSupportive health careParental leaveFlexibility for the things that come up in lifeCompany OverviewMapbox develops a location data platform for mobile and web applications. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.mapbox.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMapbox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 13 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 18 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 20 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.