Product Engineer II - ArcGIS Online Rest API

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 79,664 - 133,120; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Product Engineer to design and test new features for the ArcGIS Online APIs and content management REST interfaces. You will work with front‑end teams to optimize APIs, document usage with examples, and build automated tests integrated into CI pipelines for ongoing quality.

The role emphasizes user‑centered delivery, strong problem solving, and collaboration across teams to enhance GIS technology and platform usability.

Qualifications

• Experience using Python/JavaScript/Java in software development.
• Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial tech.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS/Azure) and REST/SOAP web services.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front‑end developers to design, define, and optimize APIs supporting ArcGIS Online features, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Author and maintain REST API documentation with clear examples and guidelines.
• Develop automated test scripts and integrate them into CI pipelines for quality checks.
• Manage software quality issues by coordinating with support teams for timely fixes and stability improvements.
• Advocate for users in product design, incorporating feedback to deliver intuitive features.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

ArcGIS

SOAP/REST

Cloud platforms

Communication

Delivery focus

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

Overview

Join us for a fast‑paced and challenging career where you can combine your passion for software development, APIs, and the web. The ArcGIS Online team is a key part of the ArcGIS platform that’s transforming how geographic data is used and empowering users to leverage GIS like never before. As a Product Engineer, you’ll design and test new features, communicate best practices for using the REST API for content management, and enhance product usability. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and make a real impact on a platform that shapes the future of GIS technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the front‑end development team: work with front‑end developers to design, define, and optimize APIs that support key features in ArcGIS Online content items, groups, and users, ensuring performance and scalability
• Author and maintain REST API documentation: write and update clear, detailed API documentation, including sample code and guidelines for efficient use and integration
• Develop and implement automation testing: create automated test scripts to validate API performance and reliability, integrating them into CI pipelines for continuous quality checks
• Manage software quality issues from users and internal teams: address and resolve reported bugs, coordinating with support teams to ensure quick and accurate fixes while improving overall product stability
• Advocate for users in product design and delivery: represent user needs in product development, incorporating feedback to ensure features are intuitive and provide value in real‑world use cases

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a similar role and scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience with ArcGIS software or other geospatial technology
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services, such as Amazon S3, SQS, EC2, and Azure
• Intermediate understanding of web services, including SOAP and REST
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills, including strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to deliver results within time constraints, both independently and in teams
• Effective organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field

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: $79,664 USD - $133,120 USD

The Company

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 are 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!

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