Engineer III - Software / C++ at TomTom · Amsterdam

Surround Navigation is a cross-functional product team focused on redefining how drivers perceive and interact with their environment. We combine data from vehicle sensors such as cameras and LiDARs with high‑precision maps and navigation intelligence to create a unified, real‑time view of the car’s surroundings. By merging these data sources into one coherent experience, we help drivers understand complex situations faster and with greater confidence. Our work directly enhances comfort, safety, and trust in advanced driver‑assistance systems.

What you'll do

• Build customer-facing APIs and client SDK components using C++ and Kotlin;
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines, dashboards, and other internal tools;
• Participate in reviews of requirements, technical design, and code;
• Fix bugs, maintain and improve our product;
• Drive-test our product (optional, but encouraged).

What you'll need

• Minimum 2 or more years of work experience as a Software Engineer;
• Strong computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and complexity analysis;
• Working knowledge of C++ and at least one other modern programming language;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn technologies, programming languages, and tools;
• Show proactive ownership, be accountable, and embrace other traits of TomTom Leadership Foundation;
• You should be comfortable working as a part of a geographically distributed team that prefers writing over virtual meetings;
• Good communication skills, ability to write and speak English clearly and concisely.

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 about our global benefits and enjoy additional 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. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we’d love to hear from you.