what3words
what3words builds a global addressing system that assigns three-word identifiers to 3m x 3m squares, delivered via mobile apps, APIs and SDKs for businesses, governments and consumers. It licenses its location technology to logistics, ecommerce, navigation and emergency services and is integrated into in-car navigation systems in millions of vehicles. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company operates globally and is privately held.
Open Positions at what3words
4 open positions
Staff Backend Engineer building and scaling robust services for what3words’ globally distributed location platform. The role combines hands-on Java backend development with architectural ownership, technical leadership, and production reliability.
Own manual quality assurance for what3words’ mobile, automotive, and wearable products across a broad device matrix. You’ll lead release testing, investigate bugs, and help evolve QA through AI-assisted automation.
Staff DevOps Engineer responsible for building and operating what3words’ scalable AWS and Kubernetes platform. The role combines infrastructure automation, self-service tooling, reliability, observability, security, and cloud cost management.
Join what3words as a Senior Front End Engineer building engaging, responsive web experiences for a globally used location platform. You’ll work primarily on the map site, account management system, and other customer-facing websites using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.