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Overview
Viewing, exploring and filtering geographic content is a key process for gaining insights into our world. We’re looking for someone passionate about interactive exploration of GIS data in multiple dimensions who can lead projects that deliver software that helps our users gather knowledge and understanding from their content.
As a senior member of the Map Exploration Team within the ArcGIS Pro software development team, you’ll drive the design, testing, and maintenance of innovative new tools and capabilities that allow users to filter and explore their GIS data. This work includes enhancements to existing capabilities – such as navigation, selection, and animation – as well as the investigation and research of future capabilities, such as multiple types of simulation. You’ll be actively involved in ensuring the usability, quality, and functionality of the software supports realistic workflows and use-cases.
You will also support the technical growth of other staff members, ensure strong knowledge transfer, and support the design and testing of other projects within the team. Where applicable, you will collaborate with other teams for capabilities that are needed across the ArcGIS platform, including the proper use of standardized data formats and methodologies.
We are redesigning and expanding many aspects of our data exploration capabilities in ArcGIS Pro, so now is a great time to add your skills to a diverse team of engineers and developers committed to delivering a host of innovative data exploration tools.
Responsibilities
- Work with users and industry experts to identify primary use-cases and workflows
- Innovate the development of exploratory tools for GIS data (tabular, 2D, 3D, time)
- Develop and implement test cases and validate bug fixes
- Contribute to the maintenance, monitoring, and growth of the automated test suite
- Troubleshoot production issues in current and past software versions
- Work with other teams to expose data exploration capabilities across the ArcGIS Platform, including the online, runtime, and mobile platforms
- Share and distribute your workflows and projects in samples, tutorials, blog articles, videos, and help documentation
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience using an application development language (such as C++, Java, or C#)
- 8+ years of experience with software development processes
- Proven ability to lead, collaborate on, and deliver complex software capabilities
- Strong analytical problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field level
Recommended Qualifications
- Working knowledge of computer graphics APIs such as DirectX and OpenGL
- Extensive experience with simulation and 3D visualization techniques
- Working knowledge of web GIS technologies such as JSON, REST, and JavaScript
- Strong knowledge of 3D data formats
- Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS platform technologies
- Knowledge of UI/UX design techniques
- Master’s in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: 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, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
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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