Overview
Join us in creating the world’s best geospatial mapping and data analysis platform! As a platform that serves millions of users and domains, our software needs to be modular, reusable, and well crafted. We iterate rapidly, constantly learning from feedback, metrics, and the mission and goals of our broad user community.
In this role, you will utilize your strong math skills and ability to design and implement data structures leveraging non-trivial algorithms. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of mesh and massive models processing, level of detail generation, texture compression, mesh simplification and compression techniques, real-time rendering, and the application of spatial data structures to create optimized 3D content.
Bring your knowledge in the latest 3D computer graphics and web-based technology and apply today!
Responsibilities
- Build C++ software components that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
- Work closely with product engineers to implement requirements and create application architectures and API to meet product goals
- Design and develop stable software that includes automated test validation
- Develop reusable components and libraries for use internally and as open source
- Work within agile processes for short cycle, fast-paced delivery
- Take on complex goals that push the boundary of the possible
- Solve and articulate complex problems through application design, development, and exemplary user experiences
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with 3D graphics APIs such as WebGL, OpenGL ES, OpenGL, or DirectX
- Strong knowledge of C++ (STL, C++ 11, Boost)
- Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and test-driven development processes
- Experience developing software that runs in a cloud
- Experience with application scripting languages (such as Python, JavaScript) and web protocols and formats such as REST and JSON
- Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with data visualization, mapping, and GIS
- Experience in mesh processing and simplification, texture optimization
- Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS or other web mapping technologies
- Master’s in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS, or related field
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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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