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Esri

Sr. Software Developer - Android Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $74/hr

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

Motocol

Gameplay Engineer

Glendale, CA

$25/hr

An ideal candidate has Mobile Unity Game development, C# and a passion for games, mobile or any ... Experience building and publishing Unity iOS and Android apps or games. Experience C++, Objective C ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Games SDK

$388K - $558K/yr

Engage with game development partners to understand developer pain points and troubleshoot issues ... Expertise in either Android or iOS platforms and a working proficiency in the other * Exceptional ...

Esri

Software Developer II - Android Apps

Portland, ME · On-site

$101K - $167K/yr

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

Esri

Software Developer II - Android Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

$101K - $167K/yr

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

Qualcomm

Director of Game AI Production

San Diego, CA · On-site

$189K - $284K/yr

Our highly creative teams are full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and ... Android, Gaming, OpenGL ES, DirectX, C++, Game Development, Game Engine, AI, Artificial ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$388K - $558K/yr

Engage with game development partners to understand developer pain points and troubleshoot issues ... Expertise in either Android or iOS platforms and a working proficiency in the other * Exceptional ...

Netflix

Software Engineer 5 - Games SDK

$388K - $558K/yr

Engage with game development partners to understand developer pain points and troubleshoot issues ... Expertise in either Android or iOS platforms and a working proficiency in the other * Exceptional ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$388K - $558K/yr

You exude developer empathy. You have great intuition for making a clean, easy-to-use API for game ... Expertise in either Android or iOS platforms and a working proficiency in the other Exceptional ...

Shop Your Way

Shop Your Way - Android Developer

OR · Remote

$57 - $75/hr

Do you consider yourself an innovator, a builder, a game-changer? Do you have what it takes to ... Android Developer As an Android developer, you will work on the Android apps used by multiple ...

The New York Times

Android Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

... on our Games team * Help users discover and cook the world's best recipes on the Cooking team ... native Android and iOS engineers, QA, product, project, data, and design professionals.

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

New York, NY

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

LoopMe

Lead Android SDK Engineer

San Francisco, CA

As a Lead Android SDK Engineer, you will guide the strategic and technical direction of our Android SDK platform, which enables gaming and app developers to monetize their applications through ...

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Sr. Software Developer - Android Apps

Sr. Software Developer - Android Apps

Esri

Redlands, CA • On-site

$58.25 - $74/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

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 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?

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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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969

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