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Overview

Esri’s global geocoding solutions support key challenges such as locating addresses and places on a map, discovering what’s at a known location or adding location information to large tables of records. Bring your passion for Software Development to help us develop a global search and geocoding capability, both of which are cornerstones of Esri software products.

You’ll work alongside product engineers, developers, and users to create location-based APIs, geocoding services, and enhancements to Esri software in the mobile, desktop, server, and online environments.

This is a great opportunity to design and develop next-gen Esri technology. We love making a difference and leading the way in developing innovative technology.

Since this position is located in Redlands, CA, we will offer relocation assistance if needed.

Responsibilities

  • Write scalable, reusable, and maintainable code
  • Develop advanced search algorithms for finding the best candidate amongst billions of candidate records
  • Design and implement efficient data formats and structures for large amounts of spatially enabled data optimized for rapid search
  • Optimize existing and new C++ code to reduce memory consumption and to increase performance and scalability

Requirements

  • 8+ years of related software development experience
  • Strong development skills in C++ (C++11 and higher, STL, Boost, Clang, MSVC), and/or Rust
  • Strong background in algorithms, data structures and design patterns
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, GIS, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Experience developing search and/or geocoding solutions
  • Experience developing location-based services
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures and microservices
  • Experience developing desktop and enterprise solutions
  • Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, GIS, or related field

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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
$145,600$241,280 USD

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 [email protected] 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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