COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of December 31, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Application Developer will play a key role within a dynamic technology team, driving the advancement of enterprise systems that support a broad range of business functions, including Marketing, Public Relations & Digital, Accounting, IT, Project Management, Property Management, Leasing, Legal, Sustainability, FP&A, Investments & Acquisitions, HR, and more.
This individual will collaborate closely with both IT and business stakeholders to design, develop, and implement scalable applications and integrations that enable critical business initiatives. The role will begin with enhancing and optimizing existing systems and processes, with a clear path toward leading modernization efforts, re-architecting legacy platforms, and delivering innovative technology solutions aligned with the organization’s long-term strategic vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Application Developer will play a key role within a dynamic technology team, driving the advancement of enterprise systems that support a broad range of business functions, including Marketing, Public Relations & Digital, Accounting, IT, Project Management, Property Management, Leasing, Legal, Sustainability, FP&A, Investments & Acquisitions, HR, and more.
This individual will collaborate closely with both IT and business stakeholders to design, develop, and implement scalable applications and integrations that enable critical business initiatives. The role will begin with enhancing and optimizing existing systems and processes, with a clear path toward leading modernization efforts, re-architecting legacy platforms, and delivering innovative technology solutions aligned with the organization’s long-term strategic vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and supporting enterprise-wide AI and automation initiatives that improve and drive business efficiency, insight, and innovation. This role blends technical expertise in data engineering and AI integration, back-end development and automation with hands-on collaboration across business, analytics, and IT teams.
Reporting to the Director of Application & Development, this position will support and enhance initiatives involving Informatica data pipelines, API integrations, Lakehouse data architecture, and AI-driven capabilities—including model deployment, virtual assistants, and workflow automation. This position works closely with business, analytics, and IT teams to deliver scalable, high-quality data and AI solutions across ESRT’s corporate and property operations.
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and/or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
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At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
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ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.