Overview
Join Esri’s Field Apps team and lead the development of powerful Android applications that help people around the world make informed decisions on the move. Whether it’s utility crews restoring power or conservationists tracking wildlife, your work will support real-time, mission-critical operations in the field.
As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll drive technical direction, mentor others, and architect solutions using the latest Android frameworks and tools. You’ll help shape seamless, high-performance mobile experiences that support offline workflows, advanced mapping, and device integration—bringing real-world spatial awareness to life through beautifully engineered apps.
Lead the way in Android innovation and help build solutions that make a real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Build the latest Android apps from architecture to design (ICS and up)
- Join forces with other developers and designers throughout the development process
- Understand user requirements since these apps have to meet real world scenarios
- Develop software for use in field mapping, data collection, sensor networks, street navigation, and more
- Solve complex problems with design, development, and user experience
- Be an Android advocate within the company and at conferences; help us grow Android development capability throughout Esri
Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience
- Be an Android enthusiast and a game changer
- You are anxious to learn but you’ve got these things covered:
- Kotlin programming
- Developing on the Android platform
- Object oriented design skills
- Data structures and algorithms
- Mobile development issues related to performance optimization and caching
- Develop strong skills and best practices on the team through participation in design and code reviews
- All the other important things that will help you be successful at Esri:
- Good communication skills
- Be a team player who can also fly solo
- The ability to thrive in an environment that changes often
- Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
- Did we mention, you gotta love Android?
Recommended Qualifications
- Submitted Android apps to Google Play/Amazon Appstore/other Android marketplaces
- Prior experience building spatial/mapping applications or software components
- Experience with security and/or native hardware components (GPS, camera, and more)
- Experience with one or more of the following technologies: GIS, RESTful web services, Git
- Master’s in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.