Sr. Product Engineer ArcGIS Maps SDKs Developer Documentation

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. Were seeking tech-savvy individuals who can empower and educate our users to build cutting-edge mobile and desktop this role youll 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
• 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

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
• Bachelors degree in GIS computer science or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with one of the Native Maps SDK programming languages - Swift Kotlin or Qt
• Masters degree in GIS computer science or a related field

Required Experience:

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