Product Engineer I - ArcGIS CityEngine

Overview

Join the team behind ArcGIS CityEngine, an industry-leading 3D procedural modeling and urban design tool. CityEngine is used worldwide by urban planning departments, architecture studios, and award-winning special effects and animation studios.

At the Esri R&D Center Zurich, we are looking for a skilled Product Engineer to help advance CGA, our grammar-based procedural modeling language, and Visual CGA, its node-based programming interface. In this role, you’ll be part of our small development team, engage with our user community, and create content to showcase and drive the future of 3D design.

Responsibilities

• Test new features and maintain shipped functionality, identify weak spots and potential problems, isolate and report bugs in a clear and concise manner, and work with the development team to resolve these issues. (QA)

• Engage with our user base via forums and meetings to support and learn about their needs.

• Write sample CGA code snippets for the official CGA reference.

• Use the features we are developing in their intended context to generate content for testing, internal showcases, and release materials.

• Point of contact between the development teams.

• Study common modeling patterns and test real-world use cases to identify gaps or limitations in the CGA language and VCGA editor, resulting in new high-level feature specifications.

• Support innovation and R&D projects.

• Create learning resources for our users.

Requirements

• 1+ of industry experience in software quality assurance

• Self-reliant team player with a can-do attitude and proactive attitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Good programming skills and understanding of software architecture (ability to become an expert CGA coder)

• Good 3D modeling skills (any background)

• Keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, architecture or a related field

• Existing work authorization for Switzerland

Recommended Qualifications

• Architectural understanding and an eye for aesthetics

• Procedural modeling experience (e.g., CGA, Houdini, Grasshopper)

• High level of creativity and problem-solving skills

• Great writing skills

Our Zurich team enjoys:

• Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks

• Fun team activities

• Competitive salary

• 40-hour work week

• Flexible working hours

• Dynamic, fast-growing international team

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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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