Overview

If you are passionate about quantitative algorithms and spatial data science techniques, join Esri’s highly collaborative and innovative Spatial Statistics team as a Software Developer. We’re looking for a motivated and technical engineer to help us extend and improve our spatial statistics, space-time pattern analysis, and spatial machine-learning capabilities. We are committed to creating tools that enable people to make data-driven decisions. Your programming skills and enthusiasm will inspire powerful spatial data science and GeoAI workflows to extract meaning from complex data sets and accelerate spatial problem-solving for our customers around the world.

Responsibilities

Develop Python and C++ geoprocessing tools in the field of spatial statistics and spatial ML
Find, analyze, and fix software bugs to improve the performance of tools
Provide technical and research expertise to collaboratively design, test, and document the tools we develop
Build and ship quality software by working effectively in an agile, highly interactive environment
Apply and adapt traditional statistical techniques to spatially explicit data
Champion algorithms and methodologies while remaining adaptable to alternative ideas and time constraints

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in both Python and C++ programming
Knowledge of various scientific Python modules such as SciPy and NumPy
Strong background in statistics, spatial statistics, machine learning, and/or time-series analysis

Recommended Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography, or a related field
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Experience with R package development and familiarity with R’s C API
Experience with data visualization, mapping, and GIS
Familiarity with ArcGIS suite of products

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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

$97,344—$162,240 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.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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 [email protected] 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 e-mail address.

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