Esri

Principal GIS Engineer for Imagery - Living Atlas of the World

Denver, CO
USD 95k - 156k
Python
Description

Overview

Apply your remote sensing, image processing, and imagery analytics experience to help our Living Atlas of the World team build new and dynamic content. You will design and deploy massive imagery/raster libraries as services, and develop new content and capabilities, to help users derive actionable insights. You’ll also be part of teaching users how to leverage dynamic imagery content and image processing in supporting natural resources, sustainable development, and government industries.

In this role, you will work with content development and product engineering leads who are designing and developing production solutions and applications, creating and promoting geospatial learning opportunities and best practices through blog articles, tutorials, story maps, and more. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project team leading the development of complex, state-of-the-art imagery and raster-based content systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy foundational imagery products to ArcGIS Living Atlas
  • Develop, validate, and promote workflows and best practices leveraging Living Atlas imagery content and analysis capabilities to provide industry solutions
  • Support the development and operation of automated and manual processes to streamline content updates and improve usability
  • Contribute imagery derived information products summarizing global topics through established and innovative imagery analysis techniques
  • Work in a team environment to provide support to both staff and customers through participation in focused projects and release processes

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in remote sensing, image processing, and/or image analysis
  • Experience defining, developing, and automating image management, processing, and/or analysis workflows
  • Hands-on experience with building ArcGIS mosaic datasets and publishing image services
  • A strong drive and interest to learn and launch new content quickly and work in a fast-paced development environment
  • Experienced with the application of imagery for Earth sciences
  • Experienced creating derivative information products from imagery
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's in GIS, remote sensing, physics, applied mathematics, computer science or related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Direct experience using Landsat, Sentinel, and MODIS imagery sources
  • Experience with ArcGIS, ENVI, ERDAS IMAGINE, GDAL
  • Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and Python
  • Experience building story maps and/or writing blog articles to help teach and promote geographic-based narratives
  • Master's in GIS, remote sensing, physics, applied mathematics, computer science or related field

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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
$95,680$156,000 USD

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!

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 askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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