Are you passionate to drive the future of 3D Web GIS to power next generation web apps?
At the Esri R&D Center Zurich, we are looking for a senior product engineer who will work with us to grow and foster the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript for 3D workflows. Our SDK empowers web developers around the globe to build compelling mapping applications.
As a leader in GIS technology, we welcome applicants with strong Geospatial backgrounds.
Join us to push the state of the art of what is possible with just a browser.
Drive and collaborate with the team on new functionality for 3D workflows and visualizations
Gather and analyze requirements to ensure the SDK meets the needs of developers, stakeholders, and end users
Shape the roadmap based on developer feedback, industry trends, and market demands
Set high standards on usability and functionality of the SDK and recommend improvements
Write comprehensive documentation, code samples, and release notes to enable developers in effectively utilizing the SDK
Educate the development team on potential use cases in various industries
Stay updated with industry trends to drive the future of 3D web mapping
Advocate for the adoption of 3D web mapping with our API internally and externally
Master’s degree in cartography, geography, geomatics, surveying, other geospatial fields or/and computer science, or a related field
5+ years of experience with geospatial technology
Proficient with JavaScript, ideally TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
Industry experience in building geospatial, 3D, or web applications
Passion and ideally a track record for delivering high quality software
Solid knowledge of agile software development processes and methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Existing work authorization for Switzerland
Experience in developing web APIs and owning SDK functionality
Experience in quality assurance, test strategies and test automation
Experience with writing technical documentation
Knowledge of market trends and customer needs in the mapping industry
Good intuition for the aesthetics and technical aspects of information visualization
Experience with 3D mapping libraries and frameworks (such as ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, Three.js, CesiumJS, Mapbox GL JS, OpenLayers, and others)
Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.
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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.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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