Overview
Come work on one of the fastest growing products in ArcGIS, the ArcGIS API for Python, a Pythonic API for your web GIS. It allows ArcGIS analysts, data scientists, developers, administrators, and anyone with an ArcGIS Online subscription or ArcGIS Enterprise to leverage the rich Python ecosystem to accomplish a wide variety of tasks, ranging from performing big data analysis to managing their web GIS and automate such workflows.
In this role, you will gain valuable experience on how to design and develop an API in Python as well as develop on top of successful open-source projects such as conda, Jupyter notebooks, Docker to name a few, and also in contemporary software development paradigms such as test-driven development and continuous integration.
Responsibilities
- Participate in design and development of the ArcGIS API for Python
- Leverage Rust and pyO3 to extend and develop Python functionality
- Support open source as well as proprietary modules using Python
- Perform bug fixes, documentation, and maintenance tasks
- Performance testing
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience with high level programming languages such as Python and low-level programming languages such as Rust
- Understanding of REST APIs and web programming
- A strong drive and interest to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast-paced software development environment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related disciplines
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience using Python 3.x and Rust
- Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related disciplines
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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!
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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.
