Backend Software Engineer II - ArcGIS Urban

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

Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where.

We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology. We are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.

FoundedEstablished in 1969 by Jack Dangermond and Laura Dangermond

OwnershipPrivately held, debt free, and committed to sustainable growth

Esri teamMore than 5,000 employees from 73 countries

HeadquartersRedlands, California, USA

Locations49 offices worldwide, including 11 research and development centers

R&DEsri invests 30% of its annual revenue into research and development