Software Development Engineer I - Applied Research & Prototyping

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop proof-of-concept applications, services, APIs, integrations, and data-driven workflows

Research and prototype approaches involving AI, computer vision, spatial intelligence, real-time systems, sensor integration, and automation

Investigate technical areas such as imagery and video processing, indoor and built-workplace intelligence, digital twins, operational monitoring, and AI-assisted workflows

Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and product teams to assess technical viability, tradeoffs, and production implementation paths

Help evolve viable prototypes into scalable, maintainable, and testable production software

Build software that follows industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, testing practices, and deployment models

Work effectively in an Agile Scrum team environment

Requirements

1+ years of professional, internship, academic, or project experience supporting similar software development responsibilities

Strong foundation in software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures

Experience building web services, APIs, integrations, or data-driven applications

Ability to analyze software, algorithms, and technical approaches and identify improvements

Understanding of databases, data modeling, and distributed systems concepts

Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and evaluate technical tradeoffs

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field





Experience working on an Agile software development team

Experience with modern web frameworks such as React, Node.js, Next.js, NestJS, Express, Angular, or similar technologies

Experience developing REST based webservices or GraphQL APIs

Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other relational and non-relational databases

Familiarity with AI, machine learning, large language models, agentic systems, or computer vision technologies

Experience working with imagery, video, sensors, IoT, telemetry, streaming data, or real-time systems

Knowledge of cloud-native development, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices

Knowledge of the ArcGIS platform, spatial data, mapping technologies, or location-based systems

Knowledge of source control and issue management systems

Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

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

📌 Software Development Engineer I - Applied Research & Prototyping (Winnipeg)
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