Software Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Esri scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Apply your software development education and experience as a member of our software development team. You will build and release Esri software technologies focused on the intersection between GIS, photogrammetry and remote sensing for the defense and intelligence communities. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team of software developers and product engineers to create, build, test, and release advanced software technologies focused on imagery users. This is an exciting opportunity to focus your programming skills on designing and building powerful tools to support a wide variety of analytical workflows and imagery sources (such as MS and HSI, TIR, RADAR, LiDAR, Motion Imagery, and other remotely sensed data and information).
Responsibilities
- System Design, Software Architecture, and Software Implementation of Esri's GIS Software Products
- Utilize a strong understanding of the user requirements to motivate the design and implementation of the systems they work on, as well as a strong understanding of GIS and Geospatial Technology
- Participate in the development of ArcGIS software products by writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Define, implement, maintain, and document software code architecture, algorithms, and data structures
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to identify requirements for development of products, features, fixes, functionality, and/or capabilities
- Translate software requirements into technical specifications
- Write and participate in code reviews of software code written by self and others to ensure quality code is merged into the software following coding standards
- Maintain code in a comprehensive shared repository. Analyze and repair software defects
- Collaborate with engineers to develop and execute comprehensive test plans and ensure software quality
- Plan and execute software development projects following software development methodologies
- Stay current in existing and emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience in the job offered, or one (1) year of experience in a related occupation
- Must demonstrate experience in Java, Servlets, JSP, TLS and PKI, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and REST
- Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
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
$131,000—$135,000 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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