Overview
Esri’s ArcGIS World Geocoding solutions deliver global search and geocoding capabilities to organizations across the world. Search and geocoding are used in a wide range of applications across the ArcGIS platform such as where to open your retail store, how to best allocate resources for delivering packages, or where is, and how do I get to, my favorite coffee shop?
As a Spatial Data Engineer on the geocoding team, you will work with massive spatial data from both commercial and open sources. You’ll be asked to master data specifications, automate processes for acquiring and loading spatial datasets, transform those datasets into normalized data models, and work with product teams to ensure continuous quality improvements driven by the best available content.
If you are passionate about data and geospatial technology, join the geocoding team because you can’t have “The Science of Where” if you don’t know where to start!
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, enhance, prepare and load spatial data into normalized databases on regular intervals
- Write and maintain Python and SQL scripts for data processing and loading
- Evaluate new data sources for quality and attribution to support product requirements
- Review data specifications and changes, adjust scripts and processes where necessary
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience developing Python scripts or tools
- Experience writing scripts to perform spatial operations, advanced queries, and joins in SQL
- Intermediate to advanced experience working with large, normalized databases
- Experience transforming data from flat to normalized databases
- Prior experience with ETL workflows
- Ability to read data product specifications and translate into database models and tables
- Ability to manage priorities and tasks as needed in a fast-paced work environment
- A keen attention to detail and drive to resolve any issues encountered
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, GIS, or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience working with commercial data from data vendors such as Here, TomTom or Infutor
- Experience working with open-source spatial data such as OpenStreetMap, or Tiger/Line
- Experience creating stored procedures for optimizing common tasks and operations
- Experience working with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS geoprocessing
- Prior experience with geocoding, geocoding data, or address data
- Knowledge of Agile software development using Scrum
- Prior experience with software development and release of commercial software product
- Prior experience with ETL workflows
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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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Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience developing Python scripts or tools
- Experience writing scripts for spatial operations, advanced SQL queries, and joins
- Intermediate to advanced experience with large, normalized databases
- Experience transforming data from flat databases to normalized databases
- Prior experience with ETL workflows
- Ability to interpret data product specifications and translate them into database models and tables
- Ability to manage priorities and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve issues
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, GIS, or a related field
- Experience with commercial data from vendors such as HERE, TomTom, or Infutor
- Experience with open-source spatial data such as OpenStreetMap or TIGER/Line
- Experience creating stored procedures
- Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS geoprocessing
- Prior experience with geocoding, geocoding data, or address data
- Knowledge of Agile software development using Scrum
- Experience developing and releasing commercial software products
- Prior experience with ETL workflows
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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.
