Sr. Software Developer - Android Apps
Senior Android developer at Esri building field mapping and data collection apps using Kotlin and Android frameworks, driving technical direction and mentoring on an on-site team in Redlands, CA.
- Compensation
- $123.1K–$202.5K / yr
- Location
- Redlands, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Mobile
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of commercial software development experience
- Kotlin programming
- Developing on the Android platform
- Object oriented design skills
- Data structures and algorithms
- Performance optimization and caching for mobile
- Good communication skills
- Team player who can also work independently
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
Nice to have
- Android apps published on Google Play/Amazon Appstore or other marketplaces
- Prior experience building spatial/mapping applications
- Experience with security and/or native hardware components (GPS, camera, etc.)
- Experience with GIS, RESTful web services, or Git
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
Full 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 Redlands, CA 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?