Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET) – ArcGIS Enterprise
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Esri scores B on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art mapping and analytics capability to thousands of enterprise organizations and millions of users worldwide. Our team builds cutting-edge, highly scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed software for on-premises and cloud environments.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to drive automated quality engineering for ArcGIS Enterprise across all our supported platforms. In this role, you will not simply execute test plans - you will write the software, frameworks, and DevOps pipelines that continuously validate complex multi-node systems, APIs, and high-throughput data workflows.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Engineers to establish test plans, identify gaps in plans, and prioritize manual tests suited for automation
- Create tests for functional, performance, scalability, and durability testing, using established coding guidelines and variable definitions
- Design and develop automated integration and regression test cases on software components through the API
- Deploy and schedule integration tests to run daily and share test results in an easy-to-understand manner
- Manage and refactor the suite of integration tests and results dashboards as needed
- Perform rigorous and in-depth peer reviews of test code
- Collaborate with Software Development Engineers to improve software quality by writing thorough tests and monitoring the testability of code
- Measure test coverage and analyze continuous integration test results
- Conduct framework-level troubleshooting; analyze test failures and make necessary repairs
- Define, implement, maintain, and document automated test frameworks
- Advocate for quality throughout the software development process and advise on test optimization
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience with one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, DOM Manipulation
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Git, Git Actions, Jenkins
- Applied knowledge of testing principals including experience designing and executing test cases
- Experience using test automation frameworks such as Vitest, Playwright and or Puppeteer
- Developer sensibilities in software design, refactoring, and authoring
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve software issues
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Previous involvement in a large software development project
- Academic training in GIS and/or knowledge of GIS/Esri software
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!
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