Geared toward candidates comfortable with high-volume data validation and cartographic editing, with a focus on OpenStreetMap and analytical pattern recognition.
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Original posting from Mapbox via Ashby
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- You will validate huge volumes of OpenStreetMap edits (i.e. up to thousands of edits daily) and detect vandal and low-quality data.
- You will analyze, classify and sort large volumes of various data (e.g. up to several tens of thousands of images or map features per week).
- You will edit large volumes of data in specialized tools, create various content for Mapbox map and navigation services and products.
- You will make cartographic edits in OpenStreetMap or contribute to the enrichment of map data by using specialized tools.
- You will provide data quality assessment and research, detect patterns and define criteria for assessment.
WHAT WE BELIEVE ARE IMPORTANT TRAITS FOR THIS ROLE
- Understanding OSM service and having an interest in cartography (if you have an account with OSM edits, please, specify in your CV).
- Proficiency in English, ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal communication, read and write documentation. (Critical minimum A2+, preference for candidates - B1 and above). Please, indicate the level of English proficiency in your CV.
- Ability to execute monotonous work in large volumes on a high level of personal efficiency.
- Ability to stay focused on repetitive work during a working day, keeping high quality and accuracy of data processing.
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify common patterns in large volumes of information.
- Resistant to stress in a rapidly changing situation.
- A quick learner, ability to switch between projects with different workflow or instructions, multi-tasking.
- Ability to work in a team and high communicative skills.
- Ability to work from the office for the first three months during the probation period, visit the office for team sprints periodically.
WHAT WE VALUE
In addition to our core values https://www.mapbox.com/about/values/, which are not unique to this position and are necessary for Mapbox leaders:
- We value high-performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
- We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.
- We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function and the company.
- We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
- Hybrid/Remote Options: Enjoy flexibility to work comfortably from home or periodically from an office where applicable.
- Country-Specific Care & Coverage: Private health, dental, and income protection plans tailored to elevate your regional statutory benefits.
- Family-First Support: Family care, maternity and paternity leave policies to support your growing family.
- Lifestyle Spending Account: Contributions to support your health, wellness, and personal growth
- Balance & Brainpower: Mental health support for you and your dependents.
- Rest & Recharge: Paid time away, company holidays, and generous absence policies.
- Time Off to Give Back: Dedicated paid volunteering time in addition to your standard PTO.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have received the Mapbox Non-US Privacy Notice https://www.mapbox.com/legal/applicant-privacy-notice/ for applicants, which is linked here. Completing this application requires you to provide personal data, such as your name and contact information, which is mandatory for Mapbox to process your application.
We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not discriminate against any protected class.
Source: Mapbox careers (Ashby)