Software Development Engineer II - C++ for 3D/Computer Vision (m/f/d)

Esri; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport benefits

Leased e-bikes

Fitness benefits

Job summary

Esri in Stuttgart is looking for a passionate software developer to create leading photogrammetry solutions. You will collaborate with a talented team to push the boundaries of 3D reconstruction technology, focusing on clean code and continuous learning.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ skills, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and at least 2 years of experience in related areas like computer vision and photogrammetry. This role offers a supportive working culture and competitive compensation, including benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in image processing, computer vision, computer graphics, or photogrammetry.
• Desire to research, design, author, test, and debug source code.
• Eagerness to grow in team communication and self-leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create software for 3D reconstruction from images and lidar.
• Develop maintainable software for advancements in social and environmental development.
• Push the state-of-the-art in computer vision and machine learning.

Skills

C++

Image processing

Computer vision

Computer graphics

Photogrammetry

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science, geomatics engineering, or related field

Tools

Esri software

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate software developer who wants to create value and is eager to push boundaries to constantly improve the product you are working on? If you are excited about 3D reality capture and models and enjoy working in a diverse, fun, caring, and progressive environment, come join us in our mission to develop the leading photogrammetry software worldwide. For you, clean code means building the base for future success and frequent learning is essential to your professional and personal growth.

We are on a mission to develop cutting‑edge software solutions that empower users to harness the full potential of 3D data. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented individuals who are committed to pushing boundaries and driving advancements in the geospatial industry. Together, we create software that meets the needs of our users and contributes to social and environmental progress.

Join us and be part of a culture that values curiosity, growth, and collaboration. Your expertise will help shape the future of our products and the experiences of our growing community of users.

What We Offer

• Responsibility and impact
• Passionate and supportive working culture
• Flat hierarchies
• Emphasis on team and personal growth through personal coaching and staff development events
• Strong focus on company culture: appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversity
• High‑profile team driven by the pursuit of excellent results
• Active ambition to become a technology leader in 3D reconstruction technology
• Well‑appointed office environment and equipment in the center of Stuttgart
• Part of Esri, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global change
• Attractive compensation including benefits like public transport, leased e‑bikes, and fitness

Who We Are

We are an international team of young and enthusiastic individuals passionate about creating professional photogrammetry software and providing value for our customers. Embracing a high diversity of skills and cultures, curiosity and an urge for excellence drive us. Municipalities and leading companies in the mapping industry use our unique technology for country‑wide data production. The Esri R&D center‑Stuttgart develops the software technology, Reality Engine, which is used worldwide to reconstruct 3D surface models from images and lidar. As one of the leading solutions in this domain, it focuses on high accuracy and large‑scale applications such as aerial mapping of entire cities and countries. The resulting data empowers various applications in areas such as smart cities, infrastructure, 5G planning, change detection, environment monitoring, cadaster mapping, or VR.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team to create industry‑leading software for 3D reconstruction from images and lidar, scene understanding and visualization solutions
• Develop performant and maintainable software that is a key driver to advancements in social and environmental development such as global monitoring through GIS
• Process images, point clouds, and textured meshes
• Push the state‑of‑the‑art in computer vision, photogrammetry, machine learning, and computer graphics
• Shape a product directly for a growing community of reality capture users

Requirements

• Strong C++ skills
• 2+ years experience in image processing, computer vision, computer graphics, photogrammetry, or related fields
• Desire to research, design, author, test, debug, and profile source code
• Fluent English speaker (German is a plus)
• Eagerness to continuously grow in team communication and self‑leadership
• Interest in the geospatial industry
• Bachelor’s in computer science, geomatics engineering, or a related field
• Existing work authorization for Germany
• Knowledge of Esri software

Recommended Qualifications

• Master’s in computer science, geomatics engineering, or a related field
• Experience in working on shared codebases
• Experience with scalable algorithms

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.