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Apply your passion for developing core technologies that enable the management, analysis, and understanding of 3D geospatial data through advanced AI techniques.\nAs a platform that serves millions of users and domains, our software needs to be modular, reusable, and well crafted. We iterate rapidly, constantly learning from feedback, metrics, and the mission and goals of our broad user community.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and develop state-of-the-art algorithms for large-scale 3D geospatial data, including point clouds, meshes, Gaussian splats, and 3D scene representations.\nApply and adapt modern AI and machine learning techniques, including large language models (LLMs), to improve semantic understanding, feature extraction, automation, and data quality.\nBuild intelligent workflows that combine 3D analytics, geospatial reasoning, and AI-driven agents to accelerate data processing and insight generation.\nDevelop scalable processing pipelines capable of handling massive geospatial datasets in distributed and cloud-based environments.\nCollaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to transform innovative ideas into robust, production-ready capabilities.\nProductize and integrate advanced 3D analysis and AI technologies into the ArcGIS platform.\nDrive technical design decisions and contribute to the architecture of next-generation 3D geospatial systems.\nIntegrate LLM-based reasoning with 3D geospatial processing and management workflows.\nRequirements\n5+ years of experience as C++ and/or Python software developer\nTrack record of designing complex algorithms in the field of 3D computer vision and 3D AI\nExperience with data visualization, mapping, GIS\nExperience with large data and distributed processing\nExcellent problem-solving skills\nProduct-oriented mindset\nBachelor’s in computer vision, geometry processing, or AI on 3D data\nExisting work authorization for France \nRecommended Qualifications\nMaster’s or PhD in computer vision, geometry processing, or AI on 3D data\nThe Company\nAt 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.\nIf you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!\nEsri 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  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.\nEsri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. 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