Software Development Engineer II (C++)

Overview We are looking for a passionate C++ developer that's eager to make a meaningful impact. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are embraced. If you're excited about the potential of technology to transform industries and improve lives, we invite you to join our dynamic team!  We are on a mission to develop cutting-edge software solutions that empower users to harness the full potential of 3D data. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented individuals who are committed to pushing boundaries and driving advancements in the geospatial industry. Together, we create software that meets the needs of our users and contributes to social and environmental progress. Join us, and be part of a culture that values curiosity, growth, and collaboration. Your expertise will help shape the future of our products and the experiences of our growing community of users. Let's embark on this exciting journey together! What We Offer Responsibility and impactPassionate and supportive working cultureFlat hierarchiesEmphasis on team and personal growth through personal coaching and staff development eventsStrong focus on company culture: appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversityHigh-profile team that is driven by the pursuit of excellent resultsActive ambition to become a technology leader in 3D reconstruction technologyWell-appointed office environment and equipment in the center of StuttgartPart of Esri, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global changeAttractive compensation including benefits like public transport, leased e-bikes, and fitness Who We Are We are an international team of young and enthusiastic individuals passionate about creating professional photogrammetry software and providing value for our customers. Embracing a high diversity of skills and cultures, curiosity and an urge for excellence drive us. Municipalities and leading companies in the mapping industry use our unique technology for countrywide data production. We have built a strong reputation in the market for us, this is just the beginning. Facing an evolving market and many fascinating technological challenges, we need your expertise to help us reach the next level.  The Esri R&D center-Stuttgart develops the software technology, Reality Engine, which is used worldwide to reconstruct 3D surface models from images and lidar. As one of the leading solutions in this domain, it focuses on high accuracy and large-scale applications such as aerial mapping of entire cities and countries. The resulting data empowers various applications in areas such as smart cities, infrastructure, 5G planning, change detection, environment monitoring, cadaster mapping, or VR. In our software development, we focus on solving our users needs and follow research trends to deliver impactful reality capture software. Our development language for the Reality Engine is usually cross-platform C++, as scalability and performance are important in our engineering work to process massive datasets efficiently on workstations, computing clusters, or cloud infrastructures. Responsibilities Collaborate in a team to create industry-leading software for 3D reconstruction from images and Lidar, scene understanding as well as visualization solutionsDevelop performant and maintainable software that is a key driver to advancements in social and environmental development such as global monitoring through GISContribute to an efficient, modern C++ environment in the context of resilient, parallel, and distributed processingDesign, develop, and maintain APIs, monitor their performance and ensure securityShape a product directly for a growing community of reality capture users Requirements 2+years of industry experience with C++ skillsDesire to design, author, test, debug, and profile source codeMotivation to shape a team and product to ensure customer successFluent English speaker (German is a plus)Eagerness to continuously grow in team communication and self-leadershipInterest in the geospatial industryBachelor's in computer science, geomatics engineering, or a related fieldExisting work authorization for Germany Recommended Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with/affinity for 3D data 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! 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