About the role
Overview
Join us at the Esri R&D Center Barcelona and work on the ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps and Game Engines. Our team develops technology that helps developers build high-quality geospatial applications for mobile, desktop, and immersive real-time 3D experiences, including AR and VR.
As part of Esri’s Developer Technology group, we empower developers to bring ArcGIS capabilities into the applications they create. This work supports Esri’s broader mission to help organizations use location intelligence to better understand the world and solve real-world problems.
As an intern, you will learn by doing, working closely with our team, contributing to meaningful engineering tasks, and growing in an environment that values quality, collaboration, and impact.
What We Offer
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities to learn through mentorship, training, and team development
- Inclusive environment that values respect, communication, and diverse perspectives
- 40-hour work week for a minimum of 12 weeks
- Competitive salary
Esri is a global leader in GIS and spatial analytics, helping organizations use location intelligence to solve real-world problems.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with our development teams supporting the Maps SDKs for Unreal Engine and Unity
- Build prototypes
- Create developer-facing samples
- Evaluate technologies and approaches that inform real product decisions
- Collaborate with engineers, share your findings, and contribute to a culture of high-quality developer technology
Requirements
- 2+ years of university or previous internship experience programming with C++
- Understanding of 3D graphics and real-time rendering concepts, including coordinate systems, transformations, and lighting/shading basics
- Understanding of core software performance concepts - you know how to design, code, and maintain software that runs quickly, efficiently, and uses minimal hardware and server resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Final-year undergraduate or graduate student in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, GIS, or related field
- Existing work authorization for Spain
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with C#
- Familiarity with Esri's ArcGIS product suite
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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!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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