Overview

Are you passionate about creating good user experiences on the web? So are we! In the past few years, Esri has put a large effort into making design tools accessible and powerful. We are dedicated to continually pushing the boundaries of urban design and planning, and you can play a key role in our mission.

At the Esri R&D Center-Zurich, we develop ArcGIS Urban, CityEngine, as well as Esri’s core 3D web technologies. As a software engineer at Esri, you will be solving challenges that make a difference in the world. We are looking for creative, smart engineers to help us build the next generation of urban planning tools.

Responsibilities

Help design and implement the back end for ArcGIS Urban using cutting-edge technologies (GraphQL, WebAssembly, Rust, Elixir) Develop a scalable, testable, maintainable architecture Advise in matters of software architecture and database design Apply and promote software engineering best practices Work in a small and dynamic team of people passionate about what they do Help shape the future of urban planning Requirements

Excellent programming skills in any modern programming language 2+ years of industry experience in web application development Excellent communication skills: you can clearly articulate the reasons behind design decisions Ability to think creatively Master’s or PhD in computer science or equivalent experience working with web technologies Existing work authorization for Switzerland Recommended Qualifications

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Attention to detail and focus on maintaining a high level of accuracy Experience with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and/or ArcGIS Enterprise Interest in (learning all about) urban design and planning as well as 3D mapping, 3D GIS, and BIM

Our Zurich team enjoys:

Free lunches and fresh fruit 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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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!

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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Available in Zurich, CH Requisition ID 2024-702