Software Engineer II - 3D Web GIS Engine

Are you passionate about computer graphics topics such as globe rendering, 3D GIS (geographic information systems), digital twins, or the metaverse? In the past few years, Esri has put a large effort into making 3D GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts, across all platforms and devices. We are dedicated to continually pushing the boundaries of 3D GIS on the web, and you can play a key role in our mission.

At the Esri R&D Center Zurich, we are looking for a software engineer who will help us to grow and maintain the ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Our API empowers web developers around the globe to build compelling 3D scenes and mapping applications.

• Design and implement new software components for the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, spanning a wide range of topics such as web service consumption, data processing and analysis, core rendering functionality and 3D mapping
• Advise in matters of software architecture and engineering
• Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, simplification
• Evolve and maintain our build process, test automation infrastructure, and other custom tooling

• 2+ years of practical experience in software development
• Excellent JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills
• Strong background in software design and architecture
• Excellent creative thinking and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent releases and tight schedules
• Master’s or PhD in computer science or a related field
• Authorization to work in Switzerland

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with API design
• Background in computer graphics, real-time rendering, WebGL
• Experience with agile software development methods (Scrum, etc.)
• Familiarity with GIS applications and technologies, ideally ArcGIS
• Knowledge of common web technologies

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

At Esri R&D Center–Zurich, we’re able to combine the best of academia and industry. We are researching leading edge technologies in graphics, vision, and cartography and are developing innovative 3D software products that are deployed on a global scale. Products include the procedural modeling tool Esri CityEngine as well as general 3D solutions for desktop, web, and mobile technologies based on Esri’s ArcGIS platform. Our customers are in urban design/ planning at architectural studios and city administrations as well as major motion picture and game developer studios for ­lmed/ interactive entertainment.