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Sr. Software Development Engineer – National Imagery

Esri · Vienna, Virginia, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 days
Esri's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Esri's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Esri
low
0 stale, 7 reposted of 453 open
Hiring momentum
664 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Esri's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Esri.

About this role

As a Senior Software Development Engineer at Esri, you will focus on developing software technologies that integrate GIS, photogrammetry, and remote sensing for defense and intelligence applications. Your responsibilities will include building advanced image processing capabilities, collaborating with other developers, and potentially leading projects while mentoring junior team members. This role emphasizes creating tools that enhance analytical workflows for various imagery sources.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Esri as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of development experience with high performance imagery applications
  • Software development experience working on COTS or GOTS software
  • Experience with C/C++ or advanced C#/.NET software development programming
  • Significant experience with remote sensing, image processing, photogrammetry, and/or image analysis application development
  • Experience in the defense and/or intelligence communities
  • Able to work with controlled unclassified information (CUI)

Nice to have

  • Experience with Graphics and GPU programming
  • Experience developing using Esri APIs
  • Experience in processing pipeline optimization
  • Familiarity with the NITF format and specifications
  • Active U.S. Top Secret clearance with SCI access

What you get

  • medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
  • twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • opportunities for personal and professional growth

Worth weighing

  • no salary listed, but a range is provided
  • focus on defense and intelligence communities may limit broader tech experience
  • role involves working with controlled unclassified information

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Listed by Esri on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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