Software Engineer I – AI Assistant Framework,… at Esri · Redlands

Overview Build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art mapping and analytics capabilities to thousands of customers and millions of users worldwide. Our team builds cutting-edge, highly scalable and reliable distributed software for on-premises and the cloud to make maps, geographic information, and analyses available on any device, anywhere, at any time. Our software engineers provide a strong technical voice in the product development process and use the best tools available to design, develop, and deliver a high-quality distributed systems platform. As a software engineer, you will work with our cross-functional global team of software engineers, product engineers, designers, product managers, and release engineers. You will be actively involved in enhancing the capability of the ArcGIS Enterprise platform from feature inception to delivery, using bleeding edge technology. If you are passionate about building great distributed systems, micro-services architecture, and spatial data analytics, join us! Responsibilities Contribute to the deployment of flexible and secure AI web service applications using Java/JavaEE and Python/FastAPI Design, architect, develop and test software features/products to meet customer requirements with considerations for fault tolerance, concurrency, and other non-functional requirements Participate and lead in automated testing efforts to ensure consistency, performance, and quality Assist in troubleshooting performance, observability, infrastructure, deployments, and scaling Design and maintain DevOps pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment across cloud and on-premises environments Collaborate closely with product engineers, AI developers, and DevOps teams to understand evolving requirements Participate in code and architecture reviews and contribute to technical documentation Requirements 1+ years of experience in software development Proficiency in Python and/or Java Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend frameworks such as JavaEE, Spring or FastAPI Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or DB2 Familiarity with current AI ecosystem including agents and related protocols (MCP, A2A, and more) Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills Demonstrated ability to self-direct, with an eagerness to learn and grow Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git Bachelor’s degree in computer science, GIS, mathematics, or a related field Recommended Qualifications Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker) Understanding of cloud platform services and offerings (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Understanding of GIS concepts #LI-TA1 #LI-Onsite 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 $79,040—$133,016 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 askcareers@esri.com 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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