Esri R&D Centre Melbourne

Designing and creating innovative tools for field data collection

The Esri R&D Centre Melbourne team has been at the forefront of field data collection software creation for over 20 years. We build apps and software development kits (SDKs) for cross-platform native applications, focusing on fieldwork implementation.

A screencap of a digital survey for reporting hazardous trees within a city

Championing fieldwork best practices

Our team is an established supporter of best practices in the field. Esri R&D Centre Melbourne’s own Marika Vertzonis is the author of Fieldwork Handbook: A Practical Guide on the Go, a companion for current workers in the field and a guide for new ones. It includes our personal experiences in the field and many stories from our customers.

A physical copy of the Fieldwork Handbook with a green cover

We create apps for going places

Good apps come from good ideas. The Melbourne team brings those ideas to life with applications like ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS QuickCapture.

Creating cutting-edge GIS software for the field

Esri R&D Centre Melbourne delivers comprehensive field data collection apps that allow users to integrate with ArcGIS for mobile and desktop systems.

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Join a talented team of experts who collaborate at every level

Join a worldwide community of exceptional industry professionals, where a variety of backgrounds, specialties, and experience levels gather to fuel continuous learning and growth.
Create products fit for the field

Bring a wide range of GIS functionality into products that workers in the field can easily use to capture or validate data.
Experience a beautiful and dynamic city

Enjoy life in Australia’s cultural and sporting capital, home to the Australian Grand Prix, Australian Open tennis tournament, and more. Melbourne is also ranked among the most livable cities in the world due to excellent educational facilities, robust public transportation, and vibrant arts culture.

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Why we work here

Ben Matthys

Senior Software Development Engineer

“I chose to work at Esri because of its strong culture and ethics, and the opportunity to build software that creates positive impact around the world. Since joining in 2024, I’ve had many opportunities to learn and grow, progressing from a Level 2 Software Engineer to a Senior Software Engineer. The work is consistently interesting and challenging, and the people I collaborate with every day are what make Esri such a rewarding place to work.”
Shobana Suresh

Principal Software Development Engineer

“As a Principal Software Development Engineer, I work on designing and delivering scalable, high-quality, GIS-enabled mobile solutions that support workflows across industries. Seeing our applications help customers is incredibly rewarding. What I value most is the culture at Esri, where there’s a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and making a real-world impact. I work with a talented and supportive team where we learn from each other and continuously push to build better products.”
Jim Moore

Senior Product Engineer

“At Esri, I get to work alongside talented people that I learn from every day. I love the variety that product engineering offers; in a single day, I might test a new feature, write product documentation, and collaborate with colleagues across the globe as we strive to make our apps the best they can be. It’s exciting and rewarding to design and build products that help our customers achieve their business goals.”