Software Engineering Manager NavSDK

Software Engineering Manager I – Navigation

TomTom is a global leader in navigation, mapping, and traffic information. Join our dynamic team and vibrant culture to contribute to shaping the future of location technology.

As a Software Engineering Manager I within our Platform Team for NavSDK, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of software engineers whose mission is to provide a world-class external developer experience for engineers building products with TomTom’s Android and iOS Navigation software development kit (NavSDK). You will collaborate closely with product managers, staff engineers, and other stakeholders to drive the development of high-quality, scalable, and reliable APIs.

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to foster professional growth and development.
• Project Management: Manage the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Technical Direction: Work closely with staff, senior and junior engineers to define technical strategies, standards, and best practices for your team. Be a hands-on manager who can also dive deep and be in touch with the code.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with product managers, software engineers, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.
• Quality Assurance: Implement processes and tools for ensuring the quality, reliability, and integration experience of NavSDK APIs, including our open-source example application.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and dependencies early in the development process and work proactively to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution and on-time delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting innovation, efficiency, and excellence in software development practices.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 6 months in a tech leadership or management role.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, with expertise in at least one high-level programming language such as Kotlin, Swift, C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience leading and contributing to the technical direction and technical designs of a software engineering team.
• Proven track record of successfully leading software development teams and delivering projects on schedule.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.
• Experience with mobile development and/or SDK software development is preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package.
• Time and resources for growth and development, including a personal development budget, paid leave for learning days, and paid access to e-learning resources.
• Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave and paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer.
• Work flexibility: hybrid model with 2 days/week in the office and 3 days remote.
• Home office setup budget and monthly allowance.
• Opportunities to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year.
• Competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Annual events like Hackathon and DevDays.
• Inclusive global culture with over 80 nationalities.
• Global and local benefits tailored to your location.

Meet Your Team

We're the Navigation SDK team. We work on complex code to develop TomTom's Navigation Software Development Kit, integrating technologies provided by other Product Units and enabling our customers to easily build competitive navigation applications. Your code will also be at the heart of TomTom's navigation products like AmiGO, helping millions of people find their way in 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 3,300+ 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. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. If you believe you meet most, but not all, of the criteria for this role, we encourage you to apply!

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Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering Manager
• Navigation SDK
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Technical Direction
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Mobile Development