Product Engineer II – ArcGIS SDK Documentation

Esri

Portland, Oregon

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
API Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), ArcGIS, Blog, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conferences, Content Management, Desktop PC, Documentation, ESRI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Git, Industry Standards, Kotlin, Microsoft .NET, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Engineering, Product Support, Programming Languages, Qt GUI (Graphical User Interface) Toolkit, Resolve Customer Issues, Social Media, Swift, Technical Writing, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

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.

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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with SDKs and competence with at least one of the Native Maps SDK programming languages - Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, .NET, or Qt
  • 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Experience with technical writing and/or blog content
  • Master’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field

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About the Company

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Esri

We show people how to make the world work better with maps and apps. We are the best in our fields from all walks of life and all over the world. We come together in small teams to make big ideas happen. With our GIS technology, anything is possible. Come join us.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.esri.com/