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).
Key Responsibilities
Select or define a focused internship project in the area of 3D Web GIS (spatial analysis, web cartography, web apps), or UI/UX design
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 to the daily development tasks in one of our Scrum product teams (as additional side track)
Requirements
Experience with web development
Background in UI/UX design
Interest in (contributing to) open source
Self-initiative, responsible, self-controlled, and self-motivating
Good verbal and written skills in English and/or German
BSc or MSc in computer science, architecture, GIS, or UI/UX design (completion or final year of study)
Existing work authorization for Switzerland
Experience with Esri's ArcGIS product suite
Interest in street design, urban planning, civil engineering, or architecture.
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Benefits & Perks
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 culture
Emphasis on team and personal growth through training and team development events
Strong focus on company culture: appreciative, compassionate communication, enabling and embracing diversity
40-hour work week with flexible working hours
Competitive salary
Fun team activities
We are part of Esri Inc, a global organization based in California focused on GIS and spatial analytics to enable global change.