About Esri
What is Esri?
Esri is the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology and the maker of ArcGIS, described on its site as "comprehensive and scalable digital mapping and analytics software." Founded in 1969 by Jack and Laura Dangermond and still privately held — "debt free, and committed to sustainable growth" — Esri builds the mapping and spatial-analytics platform that organizations use to understand the world geographically and solve complex, interconnected problems. Its reach is enormous: "over 700,000 customer organizations, including 70% of the largest global companies, most national governments, 30,000 cities and local governments, all 50 US states, and 12,000 universities." Esri reinvests heavily in its technology, putting "30% of its annual revenue into research and development."
Where will I work?
Esri is headquartered in Redlands, California, and operates "49 offices worldwide, including 11 research and development centers," with "more than 6,000 employees from 73 countries." Most engineering, product and corporate roles are based at the Redlands campus, with regional offices across the US (including San Antonio, Denver, Charlotte, Minneapolis and the Washington, DC area) supporting sales and consulting teams. Some positions are remote-eligible within a specific region — for example, one current opening notes it is "remote eligible out of the Greater Boston, MA area" — so arrangements vary by role and team.
What is the Esri team like?
Esri hires "passionate, skillful people" united by a mission of "creating positive global change" through GIS. The company emphasizes "creativity, collaboration, and passion," and its work spans education, sustainability, equity, social justice and humanitarian aid. Teams describe an environment where members "take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact," collaborating with colleagues across the globe on technology that helps customers tackle real-world challenges.
Work-Life Balance
Esri offers "flexible schedules, so you have the freedom to do things such as volunteering at your child's school, coming in late occasionally, or taking time for an appointment." Time off is encouraged — "We provide time for you to recharge and reenergize—and encourage you to take it" — with a "minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave" plus "twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year." A "robust employee assistance program" supports employees and their families with resources spanning "finance, legal assistance, parenting, grief recovery, emotional well-being."
Perks and Benefits
Esri's total rewards include "industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)." The company "covers primary health premiums for employees and their eligible dependents," offers "401(k) and profit-sharing programs" with a contribution-matching plan, and as a private company "has the option of sharing its profits with employees every year." Professional growth is supported through "training and scholarships to university degree programs."