Software Development Engineer
Esri
$177,000 - $185,000 / year
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Description
Overview
This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that matter. You’ll work alongside engineers and mentors in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values learning, innovation and purpose. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.
Responsibilities
- Build scalable client and server-side components to author, visualize, and explore data using our graphics and database APIs
- Collaborate on implementation designs with team members and across other teams
- Design, develop, and build frameworks and APIs for internal and external developers
- Contribute to unit tests that back the quality of development
- Work closely with product engineers to innovate, develop, and enhance visualization techniques to interactively explore the spatial data
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience in the job offered, or two (2) years of experience in a related occupation
- Must demonstrate experience in C++, statistical computing, SQL Queries, and relational databases
- Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
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!
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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About this role
Esri is looking for a Software Development Engineer to join their San Antonio office and work on geospatial technology that spans the full development stack. You'd build scalable web interfaces and backend systems for visualizing and exploring spatial data, working with C++, Python, SQL, and Esri's graphics and database APIs. The role involves designing frameworks for both internal and external developers, collaborating across teams on implementation, and writing unit tests—giving you exposure to the complete development lifecycle in a mentorship-focused environment.
To be competitive, you'll need at least two years of professional experience in software development or a related field, with demonstrated proficiency in C++, statistical computing, SQL, and relational databases. A master's degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline is required. This is an in-office position in San Antonio with a base salary of $177,000 to $185,000, plus Esri's benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) with profit-sharing, and a minimum of 80 vacation hours annually.
Typical pay for this role
$140,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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