Mapbox is a global company that develops tools and a platform for creating custom maps and location experiences. It provides APIs and SDKs that allow developers to integrate maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data into applications without requiring specialized mapping expertise. The platform is designed to work across mobile and web platforms and processes large volumes of data to maintain continuously updated maps.
The company's technical work spans geospatial data, mapping, navigation, search, real-time location services, AI, data science, and autonomous vehicles. Its products are used across various sectors, including emergency services, autonomous vehicles, navigation, and general application development. The team is described as a collaborative group of builders including developers, geographers, data scientists, drivers, designers, and AI specialists.
Mapbox has spent over a decade building its mapping infrastructure. The company operates globally and states a belief that location data should be accessible to everyone.