Sr. Software Development Engineer - C++ for 3D/Computer Vision (m/f/d)

Overview

Are you an experienced software developer who is passionate about creating value, someone who is eager to push boundaries to constantly improve the product you are working on?

If you are excited about 3D reality capture and models and you enjoy working in a diverse, fun, caring, and progressive environment; come join us in our mission of developing the leading photogrammetry software worldwide. You will work with an innovative team to provide a solution that allows users to unlock the full value of 3D surface data. For you, clean code means building the base for future success and frequent learning is essential to your professional and personal growth.

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 impact
• Passionate and supportive working culture
• Flat hierarchies
• Emphasis on team and personal growth through personal coaching and staff development events
• Strong focus on company culture: appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversity
• High-profile team that is driven by the pursuit of excellent results
• Active ambition to become a technology leader in 3D reconstruction technology
• Well-appointed office environment and equipment in the center of Stuttgart
• Part of Esri, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global change
• Attractive 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of core components for 3D reconstruction, image processing, scene understanding, and visualization solutions o
• Drive technical decision-making and contribute to product and architectural direction for next generation photogrammetry workflows o
• Mentor team members by promoting best practices in clean code, maintainable architecture, testing, and performance engineering 
• Develop performant and reliable algorithms to process Images, Point Clouds, Textured Meshes and Gaussian Splats at scale 
• Advance the state of the art in computer vision, photogrammetry, machine learning, and computer graphics through research, prototyping, and integration into the product 
• Collaborate cross functionally with other engineering teams to deliver high impact features aligned with user needs 
• Ensure high software quality through code reviews, automated testing, profiling, and continuous improvement processes 
• Shape the product vision by deeply understanding the workflows and challenges of our growing community of reality capture users

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in image processing, computer vision, computer graphics, photogrammetry, or related fields. 
• Expert-level C++ skills (modern C++ standards, performance optimization) 
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex software components in production environments 
• Demonstrated ability to research, design, implement, test, debug, and work efficiently in large, shared codebases 
• Eagerness to continuously grow in team communication and selfleadership - with desire to mentor 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geomatics Engineering, or a related field 
• Fluent English speaker (German is a plus) 
• Existing work authorization for Germany

Recommended Qualifications

• Background in scalable algorithm design and performance critical systems 
• Experience with GPU computing, large scale image/point cloud pipelines 
• Knowledge of Esri software
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geomatics Engineering, or a related field 

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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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