QA Engineer II - Visualization

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Esri Canada is seeking a graphics software engineer to advance ArcGIS Pro technologies and troubleshoot issues across versions. You will collaborate with developer teams to build new 2D/3D graphics functionality, test and document the ArcGIS graphics engine, and create test scenarios validating engine behavior.

The role requires 2+ years with C++/Java/C#, experience with Unity or Unreal, and strong communication. Bachelor or Master in CS/CE is preferred, with DirectX/OpenGL knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with C++, Java, C#, or VB.
• Experience with real-time visualization platforms (Unity/Unreal).
• Working knowledge of graphics APIs such as DirectX/OpenGL.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS products or GIS tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn existing product technologies and troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaborate with developers to build new 2D/3D graphics functionality.
• Test and document the ArcGIS graphics engine for internal use.
• Build and maintain test scenarios validating engine functionality.
• Analyze customer requests and translate requirements into design.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / computer engineering

Master’s degree in computer science / computer engineering

Tools

DirectX

OpenGL

Unity

Unreal Engine

ArcGIS

Job description

ArcGIS Pro is a powerful geographic information system (GIS) software that is used to analyze, visualize, and share spatial data, helping to solve real-world problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn existing product technologies and troubleshoot production issues in current and past software versions
• Collaborate with development programmers on software project teams to build new functionality for current and future 2D and 3D graphics engines
• Test and document the ArcGIS graphics engine for use by other Esri development teams
• Build and maintain test scenarios that validate ArcGIS graphics engine functionality
• Research and analyze customer requests, industry standards, and specifications to establish and define requirements and translate them into new software design

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience using an application development language (such as C++, Java, C#, or Visual Basic)
• Experience leveraging a real-time visualization platform (such as Unity or Unreal Engine)
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Good organizational skills and an ability to multitask and collaborate with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
• Working knowledge of computer graphics APIs such as DirectX and OpenGL
• Working knowledge of graphics interchange file formats such as PDF, JPEG, and PNG
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS products and online services or other GIS products
• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
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