Sr. Product Engineer - ArcGIS Maps SDKs Developer Documentation

Esri • Portland, OR

1d • $92,144 - $153,920

About The Position

Do you have a flair for technical writing and a drive to connect with and inspire the developer community? Combine your love for writing with your interest in technology by creating documentation for the ArcGIS Maps SDKs. We're seeking tech-savvy individuals who can empower and educate our users to build cutting-edge mobile and desktop applications. In this role, you'll promote best development practices by writing SDK guides, end-to-end tutorials, API references, and engaging blog content.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Portland, OR area for this position.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with technical writing, ideally with developer documentation (API, SDK, and more)
• Related software development experience, including knowledge of at least one modern programming language commonly used for SDK/API development
• Ability to pick up new tech concepts quickly; break down complex API into clear, concise, and compelling stories and effectively communicate them
• Solid understanding of Git and an ability to learn and work with industry-standard content management tools
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to extract and clarify essential concepts from complex technical information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with one of the Native Maps SDK programming languages - Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, .NET, or Qt
• Master’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Dive into the world of ArcGIS Maps SDKs and empower developers to craft amazing geospatial apps for desktop and mobile
• Tell the story behind the tech; create clear, helpful guides, tutorials, and API documentation that make complex concepts easy to understand
• Test new features to ensure new workflows and endpoints are accurately represented for all supported versions and products
• Work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to distill key concepts from technical details
• Triage and address customer reported documentation issues
• Share the love! Connect with our community through blogs, videos, and social media to keep them informed and inspired
• Be the face of the product and help users succeed by supporting them at conferences and in online forums

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level