Requirements: English
Company: myGwork
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
This job is with TomTom, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Are you ready to redefine the future of traffic and travel information? We''re looking for a
Lead Applied Scientist
to play a pivotal role in a greenfield project set to transform mobility for millions. This is more than just a job-it''s a chance to create something entirely new and reshape how people navigate their daily lives.What you''ll do
Design and develop algorithms that extract actionable insights from massive, imperfect datasets, turning raw data into intelligence that powers the future of traffic technology. Be a key contributor in an international development team, working collaboratively to conceptualize and build innovative travel information services. Work with one of the largest traffic data streams worldwide, applying your expertise to decode complex datasets and improve mobility systems. Lead the way in greenfield innovation, using your problem-solving skills to improve algorithms and build and optimize Java systems from scratch. Take ownership of the full lifecycle of software projects, ensuring smooth transitions from research to production-level implementation. Support and improve production environments to guarantee operational excellence of the systems you build. What you''ll need
A Master''s or PhD in Research, Computer Science, or a relevant field. 5+ years
of industry experience developing production-grade code, with proficiency in
Java and Python. Proven experience leading technical projects or initiatives, with strong project management and cross-team coordination skills. Expertise in simplifying complex data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving. Strong skills in Software Engineering,
both in greenfield projects and optimizing existing systems. Experience working with AWS or Azure, architecting and maintaining complex data processing systems. You''re a collaborative team player who thrives in an international environment, and you have strong written and verbal communication skills in English. While GIS and traffic engineering experience is a plus, your ability to simplify complexity and drive innovation is what we value most.
What''s nice to have: Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud platforms like Azure. An interest in software architecture to contribute to broader team goals. Experience with greenfield innovation, building systems from scratch. 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 aboutour global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.
Meet your team We''re Maps, a global team within TomTom''s Location Technology Products technical unit. Our team is driven to deliver the most up-to-date, accurate and detailed maps for hundreds of millions of users around the world. Joining our team, you''ll continuously innovate our mapmaking processes, directly contributing to our vision: engineering the world''s most trusted and useful map.
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 a