QA Engineer II - Visualization

esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing

Vacation leave

Job summary

Esri is seeking Product Engineers to contribute across the full software development life cycle for ArcGIS Pro graphics engines. You will work with developers to evaluate features, triage customer issues, tweak tests, and code new test fixtures to improve ArcGIS graphics capabilities for 2D and 3D visualization.

The role requires 2+ years in a related language, experience with Unity/Unreal, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a development language (C++, Java, C#, or Visual Basic).
• Experience with a real-time visualization platform (Unity or Unreal Engine).
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to multitask and collaborate.

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 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 and specs to translate them into new software design.

Skills

C++

Java

C#

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

DirectX/OpenGL

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. This team applies their passion for data visualization in 2D and 3D to help bring foundational technology in ArcGIS Pro to life! Product Engineers are involved in every step of the software development life cycle. They are the digital shepherds who guide new features, functions, and critical bug fixes home to our users. In this position, you'll work with developers and other product engineers to evaluate functionality, triage and investigate customer issues, tweak automated tests in various harnesses, and even code new test fixtures to help us build a better ArcGIS.

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

Recommended Qualifications

• 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

Total Rewards

• 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
• 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 - $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 is 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.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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