C++ Software Engineer II - Maps SDKs
Oct 7, 2026 Barcelona, Spain
About us
- Size: 5,001-10,000 employees
- Industry: Technology: Software
Why you should apply for a job to Esri:
3.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
3.8/5 in supportive management
63% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
75% would recommend this company to other women
43% say the CEO supports gender diversity
Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews ›
Overview
Bring your passion for C++ to help us develop a cross-platform mapping API for native applications and game engines running on the latest desktop and mobile devices. You will work with the latest compilers and C++ standards and contribute to designing and developing next-generation Esri technology.
This is an exciting opportunity to advance mapping visualization across our native rendering engine as well as Unity and Unreal Engine game engines. We are passionate about making a difference and leading the way in innovative technology development.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Recommended Qualifications
#LI-EL1
#LI-Onsite
About Esri
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 askcareers@esri.com 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.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
Requisition ID: 2026-4587
Bring your passion for C++ to help us develop a cross-platform mapping API for native applications and game engines running on the latest desktop and mobile devices. You will work with the latest compilers and C++ standards and contribute to designing and developing next-generation Esri technology.
This is an exciting opportunity to advance mapping visualization across our native rendering engine as well as Unity and Unreal Engine game engines. We are passionate about making a difference and leading the way in innovative technology development.
Responsibilities
- Develop excellent software for use in visualization, sensor networks, street navigation, and more
- Build C++ software components that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, documentation, and deployment models
- Build enhancements through the C++ core component stack all the way through to the game engine plugins API/UI
- Collaborate with other software and product engineers, and product managers throughout the development process
- Work effectively in a small, agile scrum team environment
- Continuously evolve your skills through study, training, and collaborating with colleagues
- Develop unit tests for software components using test frameworks
Requirements
- 2+ years of commercial (or equivalent scale and complexity) C++ software development experience
- Fluent and passionate about modern C++ (11/14/17/20) and associated technologies (STL, Boost, Clang, MSVC)
- 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, organizational and writing skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mapping, GIS, or related field
- Existing work authorization for Spain
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with IDEs, compilers, and development tools for Linux, Windows, macOS , iOS, or Android
- Knowledge of 3D graphics, especially Unity or Unreal Engine
- Familiarity with GIS applications, technologies or concepts
- Proficiency with OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, or Metal
- Experience in complementary design approaches such as Value-based, Data-Oriented, Multithreading, Parallelisation, Functional or Compile-time
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS, or related field
#LI-EL1
#LI-Onsite
About Esri
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 askcareers@esri.com 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.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
Requisition ID: 2026-4587
Additional Information
- Posted: Oct 7, 2026