Product Engineer II - Customization and Framework

Overview

As a product engineer on the desktop architecture team, you will help define and build the application framework for ArcGIS Pro. This includes all aspects of customizing the application, keyboard shortcuts, UI tweaks, and ensuring the application is extensible via 3rd party developer code. GIS application developers and power users who like tweaking applications are a great fit for this job.

You will also build and test the threading, user interface, language control, software update, and logging functions relied upon by Esri's desktop GIS application development teams. On a typical day, you will work with developers and other product engineers to evaluate functionality and program automated test code. Your communication skills will be essential as you interface with other development teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality for all aspects of the GIS user and GIS developer experience by testing software functions, user interfaces, GIS workflows, and application programming interfaces
• Program automated test code and analyze test results
• Report status on software quality and stability
• Verify code changes and bug fixes and perform stress tests that validate software functionality
• Help the team organize and work and prioritize it for maximum customer benefit
• Troubleshoot production issues in current and past software versions
• Research and analyze customer requests, industry standards, and specifications to establish and define requirements and translate them into new software features
• Author and share code samples, tutorials, blog articles, videos, and help documentation

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience writing code in at least one of the following languages: C#, C, C++, Rust, Python, Java, or JavaScript, with the ability to produce excellent code
• Demonstrated work experience in GIS, software development or related field
• Understanding of technical trends and a continuing interest in a broad range of topics including installed on-prem software, web technologies, computer hardware, and the business of software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize your own work effectively, and contribute to the team's work item prioritization
• Bachelor's in computer science, GIS, geography, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Esri ArcGIS platform or other GIS and mapping products
• Experience using the ArcGIS Pro SDK for Microsoft .NET, ArcPy, ArcObjects, or other Esri developer technologies
• Working knowledge of desktop or web software development patterns and technologies, including .NET, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and the MVVM design pattern
• Experience with software testing, test automation, and unit test authoring
• Familiarity with scrum or other agile software development methodologies. Experience working in a ScrumMaster role is a big plus
• Master's in computer science, GIS, geography, engineering, mathematics, or 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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$74,984 - $128,544 USD

About Esri

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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