Overview
We are seeking a talented full stack developer with strong C++ skills that enjoys coding powerful and intuitive desktop software. Join us if you are looking for a fulfilling career in software development where you design and create both user-friendly frontends and robust backend functions and APIs. As a Software Developer on the ModelBuilder team, you will help us develop innovative new capabilities for analytical modeling. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and agile team as we support the work of our large global customer base who are solving critical problems using spatial analysis and ModelBuilder in Esri’s Desktop GIS product, ArcGIS Pro.
Responsibilities
- Build the next generation workflow-based diagramming interface and user experiences for ArcGIS Pro that allows simple or complex sequences of tools to run efficiently
- Follow design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment techniques using C++, C#, .NET, MVVM, and WPF
- Find, analyze, and fix bugs and performance problems whenever they occur in the software
- Build and ship quality software by working effectively in an agile, highly interactive, and creative team environment
- Work closely with product specialists and software designers to create innovative new ModelBuilder capabilities
- Become an expert in interaction patterns and use of the third-party diagramming library and supporting backend APIs and framework used by ModelBuilder
- Contribute to and run unit tests to ensure high quality development free of regressions
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in C++ with strong understanding of memory management, smart pointers, multithreading and concurrency, performance optimization and profiling and more
- Strong proficiency in C# (.NET) including object-oriented design principles, asynchronous programming (async/await), parallel processing methods, dependency injection and application lifecycle management and more
- Strong understanding of API design, component based and layered architectures, interoperability between native (C++) and managed (.NET) code and more
- Ability to make informed tradeoffs between performance, maintainability, and extensibility
- Proven experience diagnosing and resolving memory leaks, race conditions, deadlocks, bottlenecks in CPU and memory intensive applications and familiarity with profiling and diagnostics tools for both C++ and .NET and more
- Experience designing modular, scalable, and maintainable systems
- Ability to clearly analyze and describe problems, and propose solutions
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work closely with software developers, product engineers, and others to build quality software in a constantly evolving agile environment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- GitHub link showcasing your projects and work
Recommended Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in computer science or a related field
- Familiarity with Esri products or similar GIS or spatial software
- Experience in areas of data analysis
- Experience with development and release of commercial software products
- Experience with Agile software development using Scrum
- Experience writing testable (or test-driven) software
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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.
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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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in C++ with strong knowledge of memory management, smart pointers, multithreading, concurrency, performance optimization, and profiling
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET, including object-oriented design, asynchronous programming, parallel processing, dependency injection, and application lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of API design, component-based and layered architectures, and interoperability between native C++ and managed .NET code
- Ability to balance performance, maintainability, and extensibility
- Experience diagnosing and resolving memory leaks, race conditions, deadlocks, and performance bottlenecks in CPU- and memory-intensive applications
- Familiarity with profiling and diagnostic tools for C++ and .NET
- Experience designing modular, scalable, and maintainable systems
- Ability to analyze and describe problems clearly and propose solutions
- Ability to collaborate with software developers, product engineers, and other team members in an agile environment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- GitHub link showcasing projects and work
- Master's or PhD in computer science or a related field
- Familiarity with Esri products or similar GIS or spatial software
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience developing and releasing commercial software products
- Experience with Agile software development using Scrum
- Experience writing testable or test-driven software
Esri Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Esri and has not been reviewed or approved by Esri.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health coverage is a standout, with full company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums frequently cited as uncommon and valuable. Comprehensive options, including mental health support and FSAs, reinforce confidence in core healthcare benefits.
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Affordable Benefits — Feedback suggests employer-paid premiums lower out-of-pocket costs, which many view as a meaningful offset to lower cash pay in some roles. This affordability underpins satisfaction with total compensation even when salaries are seen as moderate relative to tech hubs.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests 401(k) matching and profit sharing are valued components that strengthen long-term financial security. These programs contribute to a perception of stability and a well-rounded total rewards package.
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What We Do
As a leading location intelligence platform provider (Forrester Wave 2020), Esri empowers leaders with innovative tools to help create sustainable prosperity. Esri's customers drive digital transformation by embracing the power of location. We pioneer problem solving with GIS to help you see what others can’t. We build ArcGIS, the world’s most powerful mapping & spatial analytics software. ArcGIS software and apps combine mapping and data analytics to deliver location intelligence and meet digital transformation needs for organizations of all sizes.
