Esri R&D Center Cardiff

Build powerful desktop software for GIS professionals

We contribute to the development of ArcGIS Pro, the world’s leading professional desktop geographic information system (GIS) application. It allows users to create 2D maps and 3D scenes, visualize and analyze data from various sources, and share projects with others through integration with platforms such as ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.

Our team has specialist knowledge in the development of advanced text placement software (Maplex), scripting language design (ArcGIS Arcade), geodatabase functionality (annotation and dimensions), and user-interface development.

Map of Cardiff with street and feature names listed

Provide essential APIs, SDKs, and ArcGIS Location Services for developers

We build cutting-edge application programming interfaces (APIs) and software development kits (SDKs) for native applications that empower developers to integrate GIS functionality into their apps.

We also contribute to the development of ArcGIS Location Services, which are services hosted by Esri that provide geospatial functionality and data to our developer users.

3D visualization of a riverside city with tourist features labeled with icons

Products

We design and build products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps, and ArcGIS Location Services.

Help build the world’s most powerful GIS software

Our team builds GIS software that is used across the entire ArcGIS geospatial platform, including desktop, mobile, and online.

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Join a positive, collaborative team of your peers

Work alongside enthusiastic team members, both locally and around the world, who will support your career growth and professional development.
Use your skills to make a difference

Help our users apply GIS technology to make a positive social impact, promote sustainability, and support environmental protection.
Get involved with the cultural and social hub of Wales

Enjoy living in Cardiff, where a blend of history, culture, and modern attractions has something to offer for everyone. Explore the vibrant Cardiff Bay waterfront, the thriving city center, and the diverse music scene.
Thrive in the city’s first-class quality of life

Benefit from picturesque cycle and running routes to and from the office, beautiful nearby parks and gardens, and an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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Why we work here

Alex Payne

Senior Software Development Engineer

“Working at Esri is an incredibly rewarding experience because of the exceptional people and the environment in which we work, which fosters collaboration and personal development. I attribute to this my own growth, which has seen me begin my time at Esri as a software engineer for the Maps SDKs labeling engine, to today, where I am now a technical lead for ArcGIS Location Platform services.”
Stephanie Cisneros

Senior Systems Engineer

“I love working at Esri because the culture is rooted in teamwork, collaboration, and growth. This supportive environment cultivates a vibrant sense of community and positivity and leads to a truly enriching career. I’ve been at Esri for the past 10 years and during that time I’ve had the chance to explore different roles within the company. I started as an intern and then moved on to become a storage administrator. Now, I’m diving into exciting technologies in cloud and DevOps. This journey has even allowed me to relocate to the beautiful city of Cardiff.”
Vikram Ponnuswamy

Product Engineer

“Having made a career pivot, I joined Esri with limited GIS knowledge but a strong eagerness to learn and grow as a developer. I’ve been immersed in a variety of problem-solving tasks, gaining hands-on GIS experience and contributing to JavaScript application development and testing. The team’s supportive and collaborative culture has empowered me to explore ideas deeply and take initiative, whether it’s researching new approaches or building tools that make a difference.”
Isaac Jones

Product Engineer

“Having a background in computer games development, I knew I wanted to work with software that was both appealing and intuitive. Combined with my love of maps, Esri was a perfect fit! On the ArcGIS Pro software development team I get to work with interesting 2D and 3D maps and regularly attend the annual conference in San Diego, meeting users from around the world.”