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Software Development Engineer II - AI Software Components

Environmental Systems Research Institute

Location

Redlands, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

$101,192 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.9% approval+3% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a Software Development Engineer II at Esri, you will focus on integrating AI technologies into geospatial software products. The role involves researching and prototyping AI-driven features, particularly in areas such as indoor mapping and GIS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and user experiences through innovative solutions. This position is ideal for those passionate about AI and geospatial technology.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience evaluating, prototyping, and integrating AI technologies and approaches into software solutions
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Strong understanding and the ability to develop software algorithms
  • Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience building or integrating APIs and services
  • Database knowledge, including SQL and data modeling
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related STEM field

Responsibilities

  • Research and prototype AI-driven features for geospatial software products
  • Integrate LLMs, computer vision, and AI services into existing applications
  • Develop tools that automate workflows for indoor mapping and indoor reality creation, roadway and utility GIS, and GIS system observability
  • Assist in model evaluation, benchmarking, and performance testing
  • Contribute to spec-driven development and AI-assisted coding workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered features
  • Document experiments, prototypes, and technical approaches
  • Present findings on work; synthesize and address feedback
  • Participate in software quality and code review processes

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

44

FY2026

Approval rate

98.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

67

FY2026

Entry-level share

49.3%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+3%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-31%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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