Product Engineer I – GIS Applications (Desktop / Web)

Overview

Help build intuitive mapping and analysis experiences used worldwide. As a Product Engineer, you’ll partner with design and engineering to shape features, validate quality, and produce clear guidance for users. This role may focus on desktop or web GIS applications based on team needs and your strengths.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs and standards into clear requirements, workflows, and acceptance criteria
• Design and execute test plans (manual + automated); validate fixes and prevent regressions
• Build lightweight prototypes/samples (e.g., Vite/React or C#/.NET) to explore UX and verify functionality
• Investigate, reproduce, and document issues across supported environment; drive resolution with engineers
• Create user-facing content—tutorials, samples, release notes, and help docs
• Contribute to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination across the ArcGIS platform
• Support releases with scenario validation, performance checks, and usability reviews
• Ability to produce polished samples, tutorials, and small tools that showcase workflow

Requirements

• 1+ year of demonstrated experience with one of the following:
• Foundation in GIS concepts (layers, features, symbology, coordinate systems) and data workflows
• Experience with Git-based workflows; comfortable writing clear bug reports, test cases, and user guidance
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, Geography, or related field 
• Web: JavaScript/TypeScript with React (or similar), REST APIs, Node.js, and modern build tooling
• Desktop/3D: C#/.NET (or C++) with experience or interest in 3D/graphics (Unity, rendering basics)

Recommended Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, Geography, or related field 
• Experience building web apps (React/Vite/Node) or native/3D apps (Unity/C#)
• Experience creating low/medium-fidelity UX artifacts like wireframes, clickable prototypes, and design specs in Figma or Adobe XD/Creative Cloud to validate flows alongside engineering prototypes
• Familiarity with ArcGIS (Online/Enterprise/Maps SDKs) or similar geospatial platforms and APIs
• Understanding of test automation (including Playwright/Cypress for web or unit/integration frameworks for desktop)
• Knowledge of common geospatial/3D formats and services (GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, OGC, scene/mesh)
• Understanding of performance optimization strategies (including profiling techniques, fundamental networking principles, or considerations for GPU/CPU architecture)
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and Mandarin 

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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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$68,640—$104,000 USD

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.

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