Junior Software Engineer - Android / Kotlin

Are you passionate about building mobile apps that redefine navigation for everyday drivers?

Join our distributed development team and work on applications that deliver cutting-edge navigation experiences. Your work will directly impact millions of users worldwide by improving driver experiences and advancing our navigation technologies.

• Develop high-quality Android software as part of a collaborative and agile team.
• Partner with product managers to define, prioritize, and implement features that delight users.
• Leverage Agile and Kanban methodologies to deliver solutions efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to foster shared learning and ensure quality.
• Create and maintain automated tests to guarantee functionality and prevent regressions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including routing, traffic, map visualization, and warnings, to deliver seamless integration and innovation.

• Experience: 1–3 years (or more) of professional Android development experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in JVM and Kotlin (preferred).
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Best Practices: Solid understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and scalable software systems.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills for troubleshooting complex technical difficulties.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git or similar systems.
• This position is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Therefore, we can only accept candidates that already live in or already are in the process of relocating to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

• Experience with UI development or an interest in building seamless user interfaces.
• Knowledge of Swift or cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build tools.

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 Driver Apps & Web Product Unit. We redefine what navigation means for drivers using mobile, cloud and machine learning technology. By helping build the next generation of driving apps, you and your team will reshape the way people see and 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 3,700 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.