Description
The Esri R&D Center–Zurich is seeking skilled and creative interns for the research, design, and development of innovative geoweb applications and urban design and modeling software. Work on a focused project in the field of 3D graphics and/or computer vision. These challenging projects consist of the research and development of early-stage prototype software or methods (several interesting work topics are available). Accordingly, creative research and excellent programming skills are critical, as well as the ability to understand and push the state of the art. These internships are a great opportunity to gain professional work experience in a leading-edge technology environment. You will work together with senior programmers and product engineers to learn about designing, building, testing, and documenting desktop, server, web, and/or mobile products. This is a five- to six-month full-time, paid internship available with two weeks of vacation. Authorization to work in Zurich, Switzerland required.
We are looking for students who have a:
Master’s degree in computer science (completion or final year of study); PhD students preferred
Strong background in computer graphics and/or computer vision
Strong skills in C++ and/or Java
Good analytical and creative thinking skills
Self-initiative, responsible, self-controlled, and self-motivating
Good verbal and written skills in English and/or German
Authorization to work in Zurich, Switzerland required
The Esri R&D Center–Zurich (formerly Procedural Inc.) is located in TECHNOPARK® Zurich. We are researching leading-edge technologies in graphics, vision, and cartography and are developing innovative 3D software products that are deployed on a global scale. The Esri R&D Center–Zurich maintains a strong relationship with ETH Zurich.
Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.
Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world. Privately held, we offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more.
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.