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R&D Internship

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Esri logoEsri · Zurich, Switzerland
ContractOn-site14mo ago
CI/CDComplianceGDPRMachine LearningScrumUX Design
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About the role

The Esri R&D Center-Zurich is seeking skilled and creative interns to work on challenging projects that consist of the research and development of early-stage prototype software or methods (several interesting work topics are available). These internships are a great opportunity to gain professional work experience in a leading-edge technology environment. This is a five- or six-month full-time, paid internship available with two weeks of vacation. What We Do At the Esri R&D Center-Zurich, we develop web, desktop, and game engine-based software applications for GIS (Geographic Information System), urban planning, and architectural design. The applications are 3D graphics heavy, and their CI/CD setups include intricate system tests, such as screenshot testing. The CI/CD runs on top of an in-house DevOps platform-as-a-service (PaaS), which integrates with a global infrastructure that allows us to deliver high-quality software to millions of users.

Responsibilities

  • Research the state of the art on the topic and study real-world use cases
  • Propose a design and work plan and discuss it with your supervisor and colleagues
  • Start implementing the work plan and share results with the team as you go
  • Document the finished work, make showcase videos, and present it to the team. Optional: contribute as author to a scientific paper submission (e.g., SIGGRAPH or Eurographics)
  • Optional: contribute to the daily development tasks in one of our Scrum product teams (as additional side track)

Requirements

  • Strong background in computer graphics, machine learning, architecture, UI/UX design, or GIS
  • Self-initiative, responsible, self-controlled, and self-motivating
  • Good verbal and written skills in English and/or German
  • MSc in computer science, architecture, GIS, or UI/UX design (completion or final year of study)
  • Existing work authorization for Switzerland
  • Recommended Qualifications
  • Experience with Esri's ArcGIS product suite
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  • About Esri
  • If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
  • Requisition ID: 2025-1959

Benefits

We are a dynamic and enthusiastic international team that is driven by the pursuit of using state-of-the-art methods and technologies to develop and deliver excellent products:Passionate and supportive working cultureEmphasis on team and personal growth through training and team development eventsStrong focus on company culture: appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversity40-hour work week with flexible working hoursCompetitive salaryFree lunches, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and soft drinksFun team activitiesWe are part of Esri Inc, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global change.

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