Backend Software Engineer II - ArcGIS Urban

Intro 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. Tasks 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 Benefits Dynamic, fast-growing, international team that is driven by the pursuit of excellent results Passionate and supportive working culture Emphasis on team and personal growth through training and team development events Strong focus on company culture : appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversity 40-hour work week with flexible working hours Competitive salary Free lunches, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and soft drinks Fun team activities Part of Esri, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global change