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Internship - Software Developer

Esri

Esri

Software Engineering
Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Posted on May 22, 2025

Overview

Are you looking for an experience this summer where you can learn and earn at the same time? Our internships provide valuable work experience while you prepare for life after graduation. Interns at Esri work on challenging projects with experienced team members throughout the company.

Who's Eligible?

Summer internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are graduating this semester or will be returning to school in the fall.

Being Paid Is Just One of the Perks

Each internship is a full-time, paid position with salaries comparable to other software development companies. Other great perks include-

  • Up to Twelve-week program with flexible start dates
  • Free software training courses

Responsibilities

Esri interns contribute to real projects and are mentored by team members along the way. Some of our technically-oriented interns have worked on a wide range of exciting projects such as:

  • Research state of the art methods or approaches that can be used to improve the software or solve a new problem
  • Help design, test, and document new functionality in ArcGIS products
  • Develop use cases that show the value of spatial analysis in solving important problems that we face as a society
  • Write blog posts or learn lessons that explain how to use ArcGIS to accomplish a well-defined goal
  • Be part of building the world’s leading GIS software from the ground up

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of GIS and remote sensing
  • Excellent test engineering and problem-solving skills
  • Strong development skills using Java, C#, or Python
  • Desire and ability to learn new skills and contribute to producing quality commercial software

Recommended Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with ArcGIS
  • Experience with JUnit, CppUnit, Selenium, or other testing frameworks
  • Experience with remote sensing and image processing
  • Familiarity with raster and imagery data formats

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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!

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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