Software Development Engineer I - Applied Research & Prototyping

Overview
In this position, you will use your Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern software engineering experience to research, prototype, and implement emerging technologies that support geospatial, AI-enabled, real-time, and data-driven software systems.
This team supports a range of products and innovation initiatives in the Professional Services R&D Center. As a software engineer, you will work with senior and principal engineers to evaluate promising technical approaches, build rapid prototypes, and help transition viable concepts into maintainable production software. You will be part of a collaborative team of dynamic and passionate engineers who develop capabilities that help users solve complex operational, spatial, and technology challenges.
The Professional Services division is the consulting and implementation arm of Esri. We break ground in new markets, push the technology envelope, and ultimately deliver transformational solutions to high profile clients worldwide. The Professional Services organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 talented business and technical professionals who strive every day to help our users be successful.

Responsibilities

Use Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript to evaluate, prototype, and implement emerging software capabilities
Design and develop proof-of-concept applications, services, APIs, integrations, and data-driven workflows
Research and prototype approaches involving AI, computer vision, spatial intelligence, real-time systems, sensor integration, and automation
Investigate technical areas such as imagery and video processing, indoor and built-environment intelligence, digital twins, operational monitoring, and AI-assisted workflows
Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to assess technical viability, tradeoffs, and production implementation paths
Help evolve viable prototypes into scalable, maintainable, and testable production software
Build software that follows industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, testing practices, and deployment models
Work effectively in an Agile Scrum team environment

Requirements

1+ years of professional, internship, academic, or project experience supporting similar software development responsibilities
Strong foundation in software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures
Experience with software development using Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
Experience building web services, APIs, integrations, or data-driven applications
Ability to analyze software, algorithms, and technical approaches and identify improvements
Understanding of databases, data modeling, and distributed systems concepts
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and evaluate technical tradeoffs
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

Experience working on an Agile software development team
Experience with modern web frameworks such as React, Node.js, Next.js, NestJS, Express, Angular, or similar technologies
Experience developing REST based webservices or GraphQL APIs
Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other relational and non-relational databases
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, large language models, agentic systems, or computer vision technologies
Experience working with imagery, video, sensors, IoT, telemetry, streaming data, or real-time systems
Knowledge of cloud-native development, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices
Knowledge of the ArcGIS platform, spatial data, mapping technologies, or location-based systems
Knowledge of source control and issue management systems
Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
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$79,040—$133,016 USDThe Company
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