Principal C++ Software Developer – Network Diagram
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 24, 2026.
Overview
As a Principal Software Developer with expertise in software development and applied mathematics, you lead with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to rigor and innovation. You deliver solutions that are correct, scalable, and maintainable while guiding the design and evolution of Network Diagram capabilities within the GIS platform, balancing user needs, technical constraints, performance, and long-term architecture. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, GIS experts, and UX/UI partners to build interactive network and schematic visualization software that supports critical infrastructure modeling and management, including electric and telecommunications networks.
Responsibilities
- Drive technical design and end-to-end delivery of Network Diagram features (rules, layouts, diagram building)
- Translate customer and internal needs into clear requirements and implementable solutions
- Design and optimize algorithms (geometry/graph theory) for large, real-world network datasets
- Collaborate across C++, C#, GIS platform, architecture, UX, and QA to align scope and execution
- Ensure quality via code reviews, unit/performance testing, and strong edge-case handling
- Establish best practices and mentor engineers to raise engineering standards
Requirements
- 8+ years software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Expert C++ (STL, C++17, Boost) and strong CS fundamentals (algorithms/data structures/design patterns)
- Applied math skills (geometry, graph theory) and performance-focused problem solving
- Experience with testing (unit + performance), large codebases, and Agile/Scrum
- Working knowledge of relational databases
- Fluent English communication
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Ability to use coding language models productively (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development while maintaining code quality, security, and correctness
- Multi-threading/concurrency and performance optimization experience
- Utilities/telecom, GIS, or network topology domain knowledge
- Familiarity with graph databases/graph analytics
- Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
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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