About the Job
As a Principal Software Developer with expertise in software development and applied mathematics, you lead with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to rigor and innovation. You deliver solutions that are correct, scalable, and maintainable while guiding the design and evolution of Network Diagram capabili...
Key Responsibilities
Drive technical design and end-to-end delivery of Network Diagram features (rules, layouts, diagram building)
Translate customer and internal needs into clear requirements and implementable solutions
Design and optimize algorithms (geometry/graph theory) for large, real-world network datasets
Collaborate across C++, C#, GIS platform, architecture, UX, and QA to align scope and execution
Ensure quality via code reviews, unit/performance testing, and strong edge-case handling
Establish best practices and mentor engineers to raise engineering standards
Required Skills & Abilities
8+ years software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
Expert C++ (STL, C++17, Boost) and strong CS fundamentals (algorithms/data structures/design patterns)
Applied math skills (geometry, graph theory) and performance-focused problem solving
Experience with testing (unit + performance), large codebases, and Agile/Scrum
Working knowledge of relational databases
Fluent English communication
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
Ability to use coding language models productively (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development while maintaining code quality, security, and correctness
Multi-threading/concurrency and performance optimization experience
Utilities/telecom, GIS, or network topology domain knowledge
Familiarity with graph databases/graph analytics
Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
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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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