Sr. Software Engineer - Data Engineering

ArcGIS Online is a secure mapping and spatial analysis software as a service (SaaS) platform that empowers organizations around the world to unlock geospatial insights. Customers can collect and manage data, analyze it, and improve decision‑making by easily sharing maps and apps. Esri makes GIS accessible and powerful for both consumers and experts across all platforms and devices.

Software Engineers with a strong focus on building data systems will curate platform data, process product telemetry, build ETL pipelines and service APIs to provide customer and organizational insights. As part of the ArcGIS Online (AWS) team, you can advance your career with informed viewpoints, unique collaboration, and adoption of best practices. Come, learn more today!

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

• Design, implement and operate data processing, analytical and ETL systems at scale, API services at scale, solutions to business problems involving data reporting, data accuracy and data consistency, and optimizations by improving data models and database query performance
• Simplify and modernize existing data processing workflows
• Write comprehensive technical design specifications and support documentation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Software Development Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Managers, and UI/UX teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend tools or approaches to improve development efficiency

• 5+ years of software development experience in building ETL, batch and stream processing systems at scale
• Skilled in programming languages, particularly Python and Java
• Practical experience with relational databases, including MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, and SQL Server
• Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, Kinesis, Athena, and Glue
• In‑depth knowledge of data modeling techniques for managing historical data
• Experience with data orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or AWS Step Functions
• Proficient in data processing tools such as Apache Spark or Apache Flink
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technology field

• Hands‑on experience with time‑series databases like Prometheus, Druid, InfluxDB
• Expert in data modeling (OLTP, OLAP, star/snowflake schemas, normalization, dimensional modeling)
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable data pipelines and schema evolution
• Proficient with API documentation specs like OpenAPI
• Familiar with unit testing frameworks and CI/CD for data workflows
• Strong understanding of data warehousing principles
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and optimize large‑scale pipelines

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 $118,976 - $197,600 USD.

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.

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  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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