C/C++ Software Development Engineer II - Data Management
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Esri scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
ArcGIS Enterprise provides powerful mapping and analytics capabilities to government and private organizations supporting their operations and workflows in areas such as assets management, environmental impact assessments, and digital twins creation.
As part of the Enterprise team, you will contribute to developing relational and graph data information models that form the core framework of ArcGIS capabilities. Your work will involve working with multiple data source providers written in C/C++, enabling ArcGIS to integrate with leading relational and NoSQL database platforms. Collaborating closely with experienced developers and mentors, you will gain valuable experience while contributing to innovative projects.
Responsibilities
- Work on building core data management and access framework to support ArcGIS relational and graph information models
- Research and extend ArcGIS support for relational and NoSQL DBMS technology
- Build full-stack software components that follow industry-standard modern design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
- Collaborate with other developers and product engineers throughout the development process
- Work effectively in an Agile Scrum team environment
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience developing commercial enterprise software
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Java, including experience with memory management, multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Experience developing web applications and services, including understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and common software design patterns
- Good understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS), including database architecture, storage and indexing, query processing, transaction management, and concurrency control
- Understanding of database connectivity technologies and APIs such as JDBC, ODBC, and native database client interfaces
- Familiarity with database transaction models, isolation levels, locking, deadlocks, and distributed transaction concepts
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex software, including analyzing logs, investigating memory and performance issues, and diagnosing concurrency-related problems
- Experience with software development tools and practices, including source control systems (Git), build systems, automated testing, and continuous integration
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM-related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM-related field
- Database programming skills including familiarity with ODBC, JDBC, and Visual Studio
- Experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, or Azure SQL databases
- Previous involvement in a large software development project
- Academic training in GIS and/or knowledge of GIS/Esri software
- Familiarity with Esri products like ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro
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
$101,192—$167,336 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!
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