Software Development Engineer

This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that matter. You’ll work alongside engineers and mentors in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values learning, innovation and purpose. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.

• Build the next generation of ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art mapping and analytics capability to thousands of customers and millions of users worldwide
• Build cutting-edge, highly scalable, and reliable distributed software for on-premises and the cloud to make maps, geographic information, and analyses available on any device, anywhere, at any time
• Provide a strong technical voice in the product development process and use the best tools available to design, develop, and deliver a high-quality distributed systems platform
• Work with a cross-functional global team of software engineers, product engineers, designers, product managers, and release engineers
• Enhance the capability of the ArcGIS Online and Enterprise platform from feature inception to delivery, using bleeding edge technology
• Build distributed systems, micro-services architecture, and spatial data analytics
• Build server-side Java components and web services to power user experience and geospatial workflows
• Prototype, design, develop, and deliver complete software features and products that can scale, are fault tolerant, and handle concurrent workloads
• Design, architect, and build complete software features and products to meet customer requirements
• Apply cloud native principles to design software architecture that takes advantage of cloud services and infrastructure for massive scale and availability
• Find, analyze, and fix bugs and performance problems whenever and wherever they occur
• Work collaboratively with other teams to understand requirements and incorporate them into the software

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or a related field
• One (1) year of experience in the job offered, or one (1) year of experience in a related occupation
• Demonstrated experience in Java, Servlets, JavaEE, RESTful Web Services, and Java Design Patterns

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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$137,000-$140,000 USD

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 View email address on powertofly.com 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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Requisition ID: 2026-4270

Redlands, CA

Software Development and Engineering

Individual Contributor

Early Career