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Job Description

Are you passionate about making good software? So are we! In the past few years, Esri has put a large effort into making 3D GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts, across all platforms and devices. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of 3D GIS, and you can play a key role in our mission.

At the Esri R&D Center-Zurich, we lead the development of Esri's core 3D web technologies: the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and the 3D Scene Viewer in ArcGIS Online. We are seeking a skilled software engineer on our Experience team with a strong focus on 3D developer and user experience. As a JavaScript/TypeScript developer, you can expect to work on designing and building software that is both easy to use and expressive, enabling our users to build stunning 3D interactive maps.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement new software components for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, spanning a wide range of topics such as web service consumption, data processing, interactive tools, core library functionality and 3D graphics (with a focus on cartography)
  • Drive the public API design for new features
  • Advise in matters of software architecture and engineering
  • Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation and writing clean and maintainable code

Requirements

  • 1+ year of software programming experience with Python and or JavaScript
  • Excellent creative and critical thinking
  • Detail oriented with passion for quality and solving complex problems
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent releases and tight schedules
  • Bachelor's in computer science or a related field
  • Existing work authorization for Switzerland

Recommended Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in computer science or a related field
  • TypeScript programming experience
  • Experience with:
    • Web development technologies (HTML, CSS, Angular, React, WebGL, WebGPU)
    • Performance testing and optimization of real time 3D applications
    • GitHub actions or other test and CI tools
    • Build and package management tools for JavaScript (webpack, vite, etc.)
  • Familiarity with agile software development methods (Scrum, etc.)

Our Zurich team enjoys:

  • Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks
  • Fun team activities
  • Competitive salary
  • 40-hour work week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Dynamic, fast-growing international team

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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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