C++ Software Engineer II - ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps

Esri; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 67,320; Full time

Job summary

Esri, located in Cardiff, is seeking a C++ Developer to work on innovative cross-platform mapping SDKs for desktop and mobile devices. You will be responsible for building software components that follow industry standards and collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with at least 2 years of software development experience in modern C++. This role offers a competitive salary range of £39,600 - £67,320, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Skilled in modern C++ and STL.
• Ability to work closely with a team.

Responsibilities

• Build C++ software components following design patterns.
• Develop software for field mapping and data collection.
• Collaborate with engineers throughout development.

Skills

Modern C++ (14/17/20)

Object-oriented design

Debugging algorithms

Effective time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

IDEs

Compilers

Development tools for Linux, Windows or MacOS

Job description

Overview

Bring your passion for C++ to help us develop a cross‑platform mapping SDK that runs on desktop and mobile devices using the latest compilers and C++ standards. At Esri, we love making a difference and leading the way in developing innovative technology. This is a great opportunity to design and develop next‑gen Esri technology - initially focusing on text: calculation, de‑confliction, positioning and real‑time rendering for 2D and 3D.

Responsibilities

• Build C++ software components that follow industry and team‑standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
• Develop excellent software for use in field mapping, data collection, sensor networks, street navigation, and more, with the initial focus being on text related components
• Collaborate with other software and product engineers throughout the development process
• Discuss user requirements; design and develop library APIs and implementations
• Research, analyse, articulate, and solve complex problems with design, development, testing, and documentation
• Learn and collaborate in SDK environments and languages, for testing, investigation and prototyping

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial/academic software development experience, including debugging algorithms, and designing functions and class structures
• Fluent in, and keen to engineer with, modern C++ (14/17/20) and STL, including smart pointers, optional, variant, lambda expressions, move semantics and template programming
• Experience with IDEs, compilers, and development tools for Linux, Windows or MacOS
• Object oriented design skills
• Understanding of algorithms and design patterns
• Ability to work closely with the team to build quality software in a constantly evolving environment
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mapping, GIS, or related field
• Existing work authorisation for the United Kingdom

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience in complementary design approaches such as Value‑based, Data‑Oriented, Multithreading, Parallelisation, Functional or Compile‑time
• Interest in or knowledge of text layout, typography, fonts, and libraries such as ICU and HarfBuzz
• Familiarity with GIS applications and technologies
• Familiarity with some other languages which our SDKs target or are used in infrastructure (such as Kotlin, Qt, C#, Swift, Flutter, Typescript or Python)
• Master’s degree in GIS, computer science, engineering, or related field

Compensation

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.

£39,600 - £67,320.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.