Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead II - Software Engineering We are seeking an experienced Data Visualization Lead to design and build advanced, interactive visualizations that translate complex datasets into compelling insights.

This role demands a deep understanding of React and Deck.gl, along with strong UI/UX sensibilities and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset.

You'll lead a small team of developers and work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to shape data-driven user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:Design, architect, and develop high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React, Deck.gl, and supporting technologiesLead a team of visualization engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective visual storytelling.Optimize rendering performance for large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets.Ensure visualizations are accessible, intuitive, and responsive across devices.Maintain a scalable visualization codebase, implementing best practices in testing, performance, and maintainability.Stay current on trends in data visualization and front-end technologies to guide the team's innovation.

Required Qualifications:8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years focused on data visualization.Proficiency in React.js and Deck.gl (including Layers, Views, and integration with Carto).Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML/CSS, and rendering pipelines (WebGL, Canvas).Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Lodash) and working with APIs or large datasets.Familiarity with geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, TopoJSON, tilesets) and coordinate systems.Experience leading engineering projects or small teams.Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with design systems, Figma or Storybook.Background in geographic information systems (GIS) or urban data.Familiarity with state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and build tools (Vite, Webpack).Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization tools.Prior experience in fast-paced agile environment.

Must Have Skills –Deck.gl, React - 7 yrs experienceJavaScript, HTML/CSS - 7 yrs experienceSQL - 5 yrs experience Good to Have Skills - Carto - 3 yrs experienceJSON - 3 yrs experienceAPI - 3 yrs experienceCI/CD, Java - 3 yrs experience No Visa Sponsorship or C2C.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.