Overview
Join Esri’s Field Apps team and take the lead in building next-level iOS applications that empower professionals around the world to make critical decisions in the field. From conservationists tracking endangered species to emergency response teams managing natural disasters, your work will directly impact the tools that drive real-time, location-aware action in the field.
As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll design and implement intuitive, high-performance mobile apps using the latest Apple technologies. You’ll focus on solving complex challenges like offline data synchronization, real-time mapping, and seamless device integration, all while collaborating with a talented team to build solutions that are as reliable as they are impactful.
Help shape the future of field mobility on iOS and create apps that truly make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test functionality for the latest iOS apps
- Join forces with other developers and designers throughout the development process
- Understand user requirements; 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 Apple advocate within Esri and at conferences; help us grow our iOS development expertise
- Develop strong skills and best practices on the team through participation in design and code reviews
Requirements
- Be an Apple enthusiast and a game changer
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience
- You are eager to learn but you’ve got these things covered:
- Objective-C and/or Swift
- Xcode
- Developing with the Cocoa and Cocoa Touch APIs
- Object oriented design skills
- Data structures and algorithms
- App development issues related to performance optimization and caching
- All the other important things that will help you be successful at Esri:
- Good communication skills,
- 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've gotta love iOS?
Recommended Qualifications
- Submitted apps to the App Store
- Protocol oriented design skills
- Prior experience building spatial/mapping applications or software components
- Experience with security and/or native hardware components (GPS, camera, etc.)
- Experience with one or more of the following technologies: GIS, RESTful web services, or Git
- Master’s in computer science, GIS, or related field
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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.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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