Overview
Use your experience in 2D/3D graphics programming to develop software and 2D/3D visualizations that make a difference in everyday lives and impacts the world around us. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop GIS visualization technology and expand the 2D/3D capabilities of the ArcGIS platform. You will design and develop world-class software products supporting the needs of geodesigners, urban planners, architects, engineers, and others working with geographic information.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop leading-edge 2D/3D GIS software
- Research, analyze, and implement state-of-the-art features in real time rendering technology
- Solve complex problems with design, algorithms, development, and user experience
- Find, analyze, and fix bugs/performance problems in a timely manner
- Take on complex goals that push the boundary of the possible
- Build and ship quality software by working effectively with members of other software development teams in an agile, highly interactive, and creative environment
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience utilizing C++, working in the field of 2D or 3D computer graphics
- Advanced experience with one or more of the following areas of specialty:
- Color management and overprinting for prepress workflows
- Font/text processing (including text layouts for different languages)
- DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan APIs, (including GLSL/HLSL shader programming)
- Advanced software algorithms for hi-performance computer graphics
- 2D/3D data pre-processing/visualization algorithms to handle large volumes of input data
- Fast disk I/O (caching/paging) techniques to cache intermediate data flow
- Human interaction device interfaces (keyboard, mouse, 3D input, and touch devices)
- Multithreading and/or Parallel algorithms
- Ability to clearly describe and analyze a problem and to articulate a solution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Working knowledge of graphics interchange file format specifications such as PDF, SVG, JPEG, and PNG
- Familiarity with the Esri ArcGIS platform and online services or other GIS products
- Master’s in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
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
- 8+ years experience using C++ in 2D or 3D computer graphics
- Advanced experience with color management and overprinting for prepress workflows
- Advanced experience with font/text processing and multilingual text layout
- Advanced experience with DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan and GLSL/HLSL shader programming
- Advanced software algorithms for high-performance computer graphics
- 2D/3D data pre-processing and visualization algorithms for large volumes of data
- Fast disk I/O (caching/paging) techniques to cache intermediate data flow
- Human interaction device interfaces (keyboard, mouse, 3D input, touch) experience
- Multithreading and/or parallel algorithms experience
- Ability to clearly describe and analyze problems and articulate solutions (communication skills)
- Strong time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- Working knowledge of PDF, SVG, JPEG, PNG specifications
- Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS platform and online services or other GIS products
- Master's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
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.
Esri Insights
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.
