Director Engineering - Rendering and Rendering Services

What's the role?

HERE Technologies is looking for an Engineering Leader to be part of Maps & Services unit which sits at the core of what HERE does as a leading mapping and location company.  

The role is to define and drive execution for HERE Rendering and Rendering Services team that enable customers and partners of HERE to build, visualize, display and use maps and location services across various screen types – in-car, mobile or web. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership and strategic foresight to push the boundaries of whats possible in map rendering while enabling a seamless production process.

Your responsibilities 

• Technical Leadership: You will own key technical components in the HERE technology stack that enable rendering and visualization of HERE maps for both BUILD and USE experiences and their manifestation via applications, SDKs, APIs and tools such as editing tools or map styling tools.
• Industry Engagement: You are responsible for actively monitoring technology trends in the market that have relevance for your area of focus. You formulate technology insights and suggestions that help drive differentiation and customer value.
• Strategic Planning: You are accountable for technology key performance metrics for your area of focus including financial metrics such as cost.
• Quality Assurance: You are responsible for benchmarking target KPIs against competition. You will provide input and recommendations on how to set up HERE Rendering for success.
• Project Delivery: You are responsible for driving execution and delivery to customers on agreed product requirements based on input from Product Management.
• Team Management: You will work with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Architecture and Design to drive execution

Who are you?

We are looking for a passionate engineering leader who thrives on building exceptional developer experiences for components and APIs. You possess a deep understanding of agile software delivery for complex products and excel at leading execution across teams through collaboration and example-setting. You support management and product teams in making critical technical and architectural decisions to drive product success.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with rendering techniques for complex 3D, 2D, and map visualization along with proficiency in modern rendering APIs
• Expertise in C is essential; knowledge of GPU programming is a plus.
• Expertise with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity, particularly their rendering pipelines, and/or experience with automotive rendering applications.
• Familiarity with recent trends in auto-generated 3D content or AI techniques in rendering is advantageous. 

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Engineering management experience preferably in the gaming or graphics industry or automotive navigation industry
• Proven experience in leading sizable engineering teams and delivering under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to drive execution through influence in a matrix organization.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to convey complex technical solutions to diverse audiences, including executives
• Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a strong plus.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

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Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.