R&D Internship

Overview

Join us to explore bold ideas and turn them into working prototypes.

As an R&D intern, you will investigate emerging technologies, explore real-world challenges, and develop innovative prototypes at the intersection of GIS, digital twins, urban planning, architecture, and mixed reality.

We are part of Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, creating solutions that help people better understand the world and make more informed decisions.

You will collaborate with an international R&D team developing innovative web, desktop, and mixed reality applications for 3D GIS, digital twins, urban planning, and design. Your work will connect advanced technology with practical challenges and help shape how people understand, design, and improve the world around them.

This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on experience, close mentorship, and the opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful project from research and experimentation through to a working prototype and final demonstration.

What We Offer

We are a curious, collaborative, and international team that values experimentation, thoughtful engineering, and continuous learning. As an intern, you can expect:

• Meaningful ownership of a project with real impact
• Dedicated mentorship and opportunities to learn through training, technical exchange, and team development
• A supportive and inclusive culture built on trust, respect, and open communication
• Flexible working arrangements within a 40-hour work week
• Competitive compensation
• Team activities and opportunities to connect with colleagues across our global R&D community

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver an R&D project in areas such as 3D Web GIS, digital twins, spatial analysis, web applications, visualization, or UI/UX design
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for real-world applications
• Identify opportunities, propose solutions, and define a project roadmap together with your supervisor
• Design, build, and iterate on a working prototype while regularly sharing progress and findings
• Document your work and communicate results through presentations, demonstrations, and a showcase video

Requirements

• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or modern web development frameworks
• Experience developing web applications using modern web technologies
• Interest in creating intuitive, user-centred experiences and interactive applications
• Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student in computer science, GIS, architecture, UI/UX design, or a related field
• Existing work authorization in Singapore for the full internship period

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with ArcGIS or other geospatial platforms
• Interest in digital twins, 3D visualisation, urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, street design, or mixed reality technologies

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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