R&D Internship – Developer Technology

About the role

Join Esri’s R&D Center in Barcelona as a Developer Technology intern. You will work on the ArcGIS Maps SDKs for native apps and game engines, helping developers create high‑quality geospatial experiences for mobile, desktop, AR and VR.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Maps SDK teams for Unreal Engine and Unity.
• Build prototypes and developer‑facing sample applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches that influence product decisions.
• Share findings with engineers and contribute to a culture of high‑quality developer tools.

Required profile

• 2+ years of university study or prior internship experience in programming.
• Final‑year undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, GIS or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Legal work authorization for Spain.

Required skills

• C++ programming.
• C# programming (preferred).
• Understanding of 3D graphics, real‑time rendering, coordinate systems, transformations and lighting/shading basics.
• Knowledge of software performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS product suite (preferred).

What we offer

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Mentorship, training and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
• 40‑hour work week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Competitive internship salary.