Software Engineer I - Data Engineering

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Overview

ArcGIS Online is a secure mapping and spatial analysis software as a service (SaaS) platform that empowers organizations around the world to unlock geospatial insights. Customers can collect and manage data, analyze it, and improve decision-making by easily sharing maps and apps. Esri makes GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts, across all platforms and devices.

Software Engineers with a strong focus on building data systems will curate platform data, process product telemetry, build ETL pipelines and service APIs to provide customer and organizational insights. As part of the ArcGIS Online (AWS) team, you can advance your career with informed viewpoints, unique collaboration, and adoption of best practices. Come, learn more today!

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test and maintain software components for data processing and API services
  • Write clean, well-tested, readable and maintainable code with good abstractions
  • Write clear documentation of implemented features and proactively seek help to resolve ambiguity
  • Assist in improving database queries and data models for better performance
  • Follow engineering best practices including code reviews, testing and continuous integration
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Software Development Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Managers, and UI/UX teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend tools or approaches to improve development efficiency

Requirements

  • 1+ years of software development experience or relevant internships/project work
  • Programming experience with Java and/or Python
  • Understanding of API development and RESTful services
  • Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Exposure to ETL concepts, batch processing, or data pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technology field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational data stores like MySQL and ElasticSearch
  • Hands-on experience with stream processing concepts and technologies like Kafka
  • Hands-on project work or experience in data modeling
  • Familiar with unit testing frameworks and CI/CD for data workflows
  • Strong understanding of data warehousing principles
  • Ability to troubleshoot bugs and root cause issues and bugs in software

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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
$79,040-$129,792 USD

About Esri

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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Requisition ID: 2026-3952

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