Software Development Engineer II - AI Software Components

Software Development Engineer II - AI Software Components Overview Join our team in building the next generation of AI capabilities across our geospatial software products, supporting indoor mapping and reality, roadway and utility GIS, and system observability solutions. Our team develops scalable, high-performance software that brings advanced spatial intelligence and automation to complex operational environments. As a Software Development Engineer II focused on AI innovation, you will help research, prototype, and integrate AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Vision, and Multimodal Systems—into real-world applications. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering and product teams to deliver innovative features that improve workflows, automation, and user experience. If you are passionate about geospatial technology, AI, and building practical solutions from emerging technologies, this is the place to grow your career. Responsibilities Research and prototype AI-driven features for geospatial software products
Integrate LLMs, computer vision, and AI services into existing applications
Develop tools that automate workflows for indoor mapping and indoor reality creation, roadway and utility GIS, and GIS system observability
Assist in model evaluation, benchmarking, and performance testing
Contribute to spec-driven development and AI-assisted coding workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered features
Document experiments, prototypes, and technical approaches
Present findings on work; synthesize and address feedback
Participate in software quality and code review processes
Requirements 2+ years of professional software development experience evaluating, prototyping, and integrating AI technologies and approaches into software solutions
Strong proficiency in Python
Strong understanding and the ability to develop software algorithms
Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience building or integrating APIs and services
Database knowledge, including SQL and data modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM field
Recommended Qualifications Experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
Familiarity with semantic search and vector databases
Experience with computer vision models, such as:
SAM (Segment Anything Model)
YOLO family of models
DINO (Distillation with No Labels)
Experience with Gaussian Splatting
Experience working with LLMs, such as:
ChatGPT / OpenAI models
Claude
Gemini
Llama
Experience with image and video feature tracking and extraction
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) usage or development
Basic experience with C++
Familiarity with geospatial data formats, GIS concepts, and/or ArcGIS
Experience or exposure to spec-driven development or AI-assisted coding
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM field #LI-DR5 #LI-Onsite 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
$97,760-$163,280 USD