Sr. Software Developer - Android Apps

Esri; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 123,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Esri relocation assistance

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead Android app development, shaping offline workflows, mapping, and device integration for real-time field operations. You will mentor peers, set technical direction, and craft high-performance mobile experiences using modern Android frameworks.

Join Esri’s Field Apps team in Portland, OR as a hands-on leader who thrives on complex problems and real-world impact. Expect relocation support as part of the opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Android enthusiast and game changer.
• Kotlin programming and Android platform development.
• Participate in design and code reviews to improve team skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Build the latest Android apps from architecture to design (ICS and up).
• Collaborate with developers and designers throughout the development process.
• Understand user requirements for real world scenarios.
• Develop software for field mapping, data collection, sensor networks, street navigation, and more.
• Resolve complex problems with design, development, and user experience.
• Advocate Android and grow Esri's Android development capability, including conference presence.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Performance optimization

Caching

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Master's degree

Tools

Google Play

Git

GIS

RESTful web services

GPS hardware

Camera hardware

Job description

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.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Portland, ME area for this position.

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 degree 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 degree 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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$123,136—$202,488 USD

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 [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.

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