Senior MLOps Engineer

Be part of something truly transformative at TomTom!

As a senior engineer within our cutting-edge ADAS unit, you'll help drive the future of autonomous driving and real-time map generation. You'll play a key role in building the infrastructure that powers these innovations, working with a global team of experts. This is your chance to shape AI software solutions, where your expertise in cloud infrastructure and scalable systems will directly impact the next wave of autonomous driving technology.

The road markings and data processing teams work collaboratively to ensure high-quality data is delivered through advanced manual annotation and algorithm comparison processes. Join us in this pivotal role and help create the infrastructure that fuels our autonomous systems—making tomorrow’s driving smarter and safer.

What you’ll do

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure that enables massive data storage and processing for autonomous driving systems.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers to ensure the infrastructure is scalable, highly available, and resilient, meeting the demands of real-time data processing.
• Design and implement technical solutions that address complex challenges, particularly in data processing and infrastructure for autonomous driving applications.
• Play a pivotal role in integrating Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) tools and frameworks where necessary, working with technologies like Kubernetes, Azure, and Databricks.
• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deploying solutions, with a focus on building efficient and maintainable infrastructure.
• Lead design decisions, contribute to architectural discussions, and take ownership of major projects or project steps, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, leveraging your deep understanding of infrastructure design and cloud technologies.

What you’ll need

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) or 4+ years of relevant industry experience in infrastructure development.
• Expertise in building and managing data processing systems with cloud technologies such as Azure, Kubernetes, and Databricks.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python or Scala, and experience with scalable system design.
• Strong familiarity with MLOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Solid understanding of professional software engineering best practices—code reviews, source control, testing, and deployment processes.
• Ability to work independently, taking ownership of projects and delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English, to collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
• This position is based in Madrid. Therefore, we can only accept candidates that already live in or are in the process of relocating to Madrid metropolitan area.

Nice to have

• Experience in Machine Learning, algorithms, and Computer Vision technologies, though these are considered a bonus.

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 from home, the office, or even abroad – each team has the flexibility to choose how they work based on business needs.

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 are the ADAS & ADS Product Unit, leading the production of TomTom’s HD maps and ADAS technology.

In a diverse team of applied scientists, engineers, data scientists, and more, equipped with a broad array of expertise, you’ll collaborate on groundbreaking location-based technologies and applications.

More specifically, you’ll be at the forefront of the creation of advanced HD maps. You’ll also help update these in real-time, ensuring our maps are pushing the world forward instantly. These maps will then go on to empower the largest car manufacturers, transportation giants, and major tech companies around 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 3,700 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 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.