Software Development Engineer I - Analytics

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Canada seeks a Software Development Engineer I - Analytics to build AI-enabled analytics tools within ArcGIS Pro and GIS platforms.

You will design data pipelines, apply AI/ML techniques, and integrate AI services with desktop applications, collaborating across product teams.

Strong Python and C# skills, MVVM/WPF experience, Esri GIS familiarity, and a degree in computer science are preferred, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience coding AI, ML, and DL libraries using Python.
• Familiarity with C#, .NET, MVVM, and WPF.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro or Esri GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Build AI tools, models, assistants, and user experiences in ArcGIS Pro.
• Construct data processing pipelines using software usage data and samples to feed into AI modeling processes.
• Integrate AI technologies accessed as remote services with local/managed desktop applications using Copilot C# SDK.
• Use fine-tuning, predictive models, generative LLMs, RAG, and other AI technologies to assist ArcGIS users with their production workflows.
• Design, code, and ship quality software by working effectively in a highly interactive and coordinated team environment.
• Coordinate testing tasks with software testers, including running unit and confidence tests, to ensure high quality development free of defects.

Skills

AI/ML/DL

Python

C#

.NET

MVVM

WPF

GIS familiarity

Team collaboration

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Copilot C# SDK

ArcGIS Pro

Esri GIS software

Job description

Software Development Engineer I - Analytics

Are you a talented software engineer who dreams about using your skills working for an influential organization building mapping, GIS, and analytics applications used globally?

Key Responsibilities

• Build AI tools, models, assistants, and user experiences in ArcGIS Pro
• Construct data processing pipelines using software usage data and samples to feed into AI modeling processes
• Integrate AI technologies accessed as remote services with local/managed desktop applications using Copilot C# SDK
• Use fine-tuning, predictive models, generative LLMs, RAG, and other AI technologies to assist ArcGIS users with their production workflows
• Design, code, and ship quality software by working effectively in a highly interactive and coordinated team environment
• Participate in research and development of new ideas and approaches that match or exceed the existing quality
• Follow design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment techniques
• Analyze, and fix bugs and performance problems whenever they occur in the software
• Coordinate testing tasks with software testers, including running unit and confidence tests, to ensure high quality development free of defects

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional experience coding AI, ML, and DL libraries using Python or related software development languages
• Firm understanding of applying AI technology and demonstrated ability to stay up to date in this rapidly changing space
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming patterns for desktop application development
• Friendly, respectful, and open-minded attitude
• Ability to work closely with a team of software developers, product engineers, software designers, and others to build quality software and meet user demands
• An enthusiastic and self-motivated team player and collaborator
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• Familiarity with C#, .NET, MVVM, and WPF
• Familiarity with Esri products or similar GIS software
• Experience with development and release of commercial software products
• Experience writing testable (or test-driven) software
• Data science experience
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field
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• 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.
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