Overview Are you passionate about computer graphics topics such as globe rendering, 3D geographic information systems (GIS) or digital twins? In the past few years, Esri has put a large effort into making 3D GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts, across all platforms and devices. We are dedicated to continually pushing the boundaries of 3D GIS on the web, and you can play a key role in our mission. At the Esri R&D Center-Zurich, we lead the development of Esri’s core 3D web technologies: the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and the 3D Scene Viewer in ArcGIS Online. We are seeking a skilled software engineer on our Experience team with a strong focus on 3D development and user experience. As a JavaScript/TypeScript developer, you can expect to work on designing and building software that is both easy to use and expressive, enabling our users to build stunning 3D interactive maps. Responsibilities - Design and implement new software components for the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, spanning a wide range of topics such as web service consumption, data processing and analysis, core rendering functionality and 3D mapping - Drive the public API design for new features - Apply and promote good software engineering practices such as test automation, modularization, simplification - Evolve and maintain our build process, test automation infrastructure, and other custom tooling Requirements - Practical experience in software development, in particular computer graphics, image processing, computer vision or related fields - 1+ year of experience with JavaScript and TypeScript - Background with HTML, CSS, Angular and or React - Knowledge of build and package management tools for JavaScript (webpack, vite, etc.) - Experience in software design and architecture - Excellent creative and critical thinking - Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent releases and tight schedules - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field Recommended Qualifications - Background in computer graphics, real-time rendering, WebGL, WebGPU - Experience with: - Performance testing and optimization of real time 3D applications - GitHub actions or other test and CI tools - Familiarity with agile software development methods (Scrum, etc.) - Master’s degree in computer science or a related field Our Zurich team enjoys: - - Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks - Fun team activities - Competitive salary - 40-hour work week - Flexible working hours - Dynamic, fast-growing international team #LI-JO1 #LI-Onsite 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! 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 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. Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.

Software Engineer I - 3D Graphics in Maps SDK for JavaScript (m/f/d)

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