Sr. GIS Apps Product Engineer – ArcGIS Flight

Overview

Merge your passion for drones, mobile applications and GIS by joining a fast-paced environment driven to make a difference. The ArcGIS Flight team builds purposeful and delightful mobile solutions which help map our world using drones. Whether responding to events, maintaining critical infrastructure, or providing humanitarian aid; ArcGIS Flight is transforming the way organizations use drones all over the world. If you are an individual who is passionate about shaping and delivering capabilities to drone pilots our team is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives and feature teams responsible for the development of new capabilities in Android, iOS, and web apps
• Translate product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements, including user stories and acceptance test criteria
• Collaborate with prospective users and clients to understand their needs and translate them into product requirements
• Fly drones to test our latest features
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development, including technical challenges, dependencies, and external factors
• Work with product leads to prioritize backlog, considering product roadmap, customer feedback, and project dependencies
• Inform leadership on product vision, schedule, strategy, features, and prioritization of work
• Communicate with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management
• Provide insight and subject matter expertise on products, features, and development initiatives
• Seek and improve processes across the development team
• Support global product launches and release activities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with ArcGIS software or other geospatial technology
• Experience implementing and configuring ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
• Proven ability to lead small to medium groups to deliver on business objectives with the power to inspire teamwork and motivate project teams
• Customer-focused mindset for delivering a product that provides a great customer experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage product backlogs and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience assessing and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong verbal communication and written documentation skills so that complex information can be presented in a clear and simple format
• Passion and ability to deliver quality work in a timely and efficient manner, in teams or individually
• Bachelor's in GIS, computer science, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience configuring and deploying Esri’s Field Apps
• Proven UAS/UAV/Drone piloting experience creating repeatable flight plans that capture high-quality and accurate imagery
• Proven ability to define, manage, and deliver geospatial solutions
• Prior experience with implementing software solutions and release of commercial software products
• FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) or ability and desire to obtain certification as part of this role

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.

The Company

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!

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