Sr. Product Engineer– ArcGIS SDK Documentation

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a senior technical writer to craft clear guides and API docs for ArcGIS Maps SDKs across desktop and mobile platforms.

You will transform complex APIs into concise stories, contribute blog content, and support community through conferences and forums. A strong background in GIS or CS and 5+ years of SDK experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with SDKs.
• Experience communicating complex API concepts clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or CS; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with technical writing/blog content is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard CMS tools and Git.
• Master’s degree in GIS or CS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Explain ArcGIS Maps SDKs to developers with clear guides and tutorials.
• Create API docs that simplify complex concepts.
• Test features and ensure accurate docs across versions.
• Address customer-reported documentation issues.
• Engage with the developer community via blogs and social media.
• Represent the product at conferences and online forums.

Skills

5+ years experience

SDKs

Swift

Kotlin

Flutter

.NET

Qt

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or CS

Master’s degree in GIS or CS

Tools

Git

CMS tools

Job description

Do you have a flair for technical writing and a drive to connect with and inspire the developer community?

Key Responsibilities

• Dive into the world of ArcGIS Maps SDKs and empower developers to craft amazing geospatial apps for desktop and mobile
• Tell the story behind the tech; create clear, helpful guides, tutorials, and API documentation that make complex concepts easy to understand
• Test new features to ensure new workflows and endpoints are accurately represented for all supported versions and products
• Triage and address customer reported documentation issues
• Share the love! Connect with our community through blogs, videos, and social media to keep them informed and inspired
• Be the face of the product and help users succeed by supporting them at conferences and in online forums

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SDKs and competence with at least one of the Native Maps SDK programming languages - Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, .NET, or Qt
• Ability to pick up new tech concepts quickly; break down complex API into clear, concise, and compelling stories and effectively communicate them
• Solid understanding of Git and an ability to learn and work with industry-standard content management tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field
• Experience with technical writing and/or blog content
• Master’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field
• 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.
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