C++ Software Developer II -Raster & Imagery

Overview

Come build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art mapping and analytics capability to thousands of customers and millions of users worldwide.

Our team builds cutting-edge, highly scalable and reliable distributed software for on-premises and the cloud to make maps, geographic information, and analyses available on any device, anywhere, at any time. Our software engineers provide a strong technical voice in the product development process and use the best tools available to design, develop, and deliver a high-quality distributed systems platform.

As a software engineer, you will work with our cross-functional global team of software engineers, product engineers, designers, product managers, and release engineers. You will be actively involved in enhancing the capability of the ArcGIS Enterprise platform from feature inception to delivery, using bleeding edge technology.

If you are passionate about building great distributed systems, micro-services architecture, and spatial data analytics, join us!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the operational components supporting ArcGIS Image Server and ArcGIS Raster Analytics Server as containerized microservices
• Build and maintain frameworks and SDKs that enable internal teams and external developers to efficiently consume and integrate with our APIs
• Apply industry-standard design patterns and modern development practices to build distributed, scalable, and resilient systems
• Partner with development teams to improve workflows across the build, testing, and deployment lifecycle for cloud-native applications
• Collaborate with product engineers to diagnose and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures
• Contribute in an agile environment, delivering high-quality software through effective collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience as a backend systems engineer building cloud-native commercial software
• Strong proficiency with modern C++ programming practices and idioms
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or similar environments
• Hands-on experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of web technologies including REST APIs, networking, security, scalability, and cloud-native architectures
• Strong problem-solving, design, development, and debugging skills, with the ability to optimize complex systems
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment and quickly learn new technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with non-trivial software development projects
• Firm understanding of large-scale distributed computing systems
• Good understanding of Linux, bash, and shell scripts
• Experience with more than one cloud computing platform (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, etc.), and certification is a big plus
• Hands-on experience with provisioning cloud infrastructure using APIs
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and cloud provisioning tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Knowledge of Esri products or similar GIS or spatial software
• Prior experience with software development and release of commercial software products
• Experience with Agile software development using Scrum is a plus

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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

$101,192-$167,336 USD

About Esri

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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Requisition ID: 2026-3933

Available in

Redlands, CA

Job Category

Software Development and Engineering

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Early Career