Product Engineer II - Customization and Framework

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate product engineer to enhance the ArcGIS Pro application framework. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with developers to customize the application, improve user interfaces, and ensure extensibility for third-party developers. Your expertise in GIS and software development will be crucial as you test software functions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to a high-quality user experience. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a knack for programming, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the GIS community while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coding experience in languages like C#, C++, or Python.
• Demonstrated experience in GIS and software development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality for GIS user and developer experience by testing software.
• Program automated test code and analyze test results.

Skills

C#

C++

Python

Java

JavaScript

GIS

Software Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Master’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in GIS

Master’s in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro SDK

ArcPy

ArcObjects

.NET

WPF

Job description

Overview

As a product engineer on the desktop architecture team, you will help define and build the application framework for ArcGIS Pro. This includes all aspects of customizing the application, keyboard shortcuts, UI tweaks, and ensuring the application is extensible via 3rd party developer code. GIS application developers and power users who like tweaking applications are a great fit for this job.

You will also build and test the threading, user interface, language control, software update, and logging functions relied upon by Esri's desktop GIS application development teams. On a typical day, you will work with developers and other product engineers to evaluate functionality and program automated test code. Your communication skills will be essential as you interface with other development teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality for all aspects of the GIS user and GIS developer experience by testing software functions, user interfaces, GIS workflows, and application programming interfaces.
• Program automated test code and analyze test results.
• Report status on software quality and stability.
• Verify code changes and bug fixes and perform stress tests that validate software functionality.
• Help the team organize work and prioritize it for maximum customer benefit.
• Troubleshoot production issues in current and past software versions.
• Research and analyze customer requests, industry standards, and specifications to establish and define requirements and translate them into new software features.
• Author and share code samples, tutorials, blog articles, videos, and help documentation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience writing code in at least one of the following languages: C#, C, C++, Rust, Python, Java, or JavaScript, with the ability to produce excellent code.
• Demonstrated work experience in GIS, software development, or related field.
• Understanding of technical trends and a continuing interest in a broad range of topics including installed on-prem software, web technologies, computer hardware, and the business of software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize your own work effectively, and contribute to the team’s work item prioritization.
• Bachelor’s in computer science, GIS, geography, engineering, mathematics, or related field.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Esri ArcGIS platform or other GIS and mapping products.
• Experience using the ArcGIS Pro SDK for Microsoft .NET, ArcPy, ArcObjects, or other Esri developer technologies.
• Working knowledge of desktop or web software development patterns and technologies, including .NET, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and the MVVM design pattern.
• Experience with software testing, test automation, and unit test authoring.
• Familiarity with scrum or other agile software development methodologies. Experience working in a ScrumMaster role is a big plus.
• Master’s in computer science, GIS, geography, engineering, mathematics, or related field.