Overview
Put your AI focused skills to the test as you work alongside senior staff to design and develop the next generation of Esri's innovative agentic software.
Responsibilities
Depending on your areas of study and interest, you'll work on our desktop, web, and or AI related product teams.
This past summer, interns in Software Development worked on a wide range of challenging projects such as:
- Creating, running, and analyzing automated and manual tests for the latest AI unitalities consumed by varies of ArcGIS products
- Creating TypeScript tools to support the development of the latest agentic software products
- Helping validate and evaluate spec-driving AI co-development processes to increase development productivity
- Helping convert, combine, and organize development documents to build RAG based knowledge base
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a 4 year undergraduate, graduate or PhD program majoring in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. Undergraduates must be in a junior or senior standing
- Hands on experience using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, OpenClaw
- Familiar with the latest agentic concepts and implementation
- Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript or Java
- Existing work authorization for China
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with geospatial technology
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3
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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
- Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate, graduate, or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
- Undergraduate candidates must have junior or senior standing
- Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, or OpenClaw
- Familiarity with current agentic AI concepts and implementation
- Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java
- Existing work authorization for China
- Experience with geospatial technology
- Experience with HTML5 and CSS3
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.
