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# 3D Software Developer

- **Company:** Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,696.0 - $247,312.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ArcGIS (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, DirectX (Software), Text Processing, OpenGL Shading Language, Online Service Provider, OpenGL, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Multithreading, Parallel Computation, HLSL, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6f0b2aa8-b8c1-48b9-8c17-be1f2d2f909d

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience utilizing C++, working in the field of 2D or 3D computer graphics
 * Advanced experience with one or more of the following areas of specialty:
 + Color management and overprinting for prepress workflows
 + Font/text processing (including text layouts for different languages)
 + DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan APIs, (including GLSL/HLSL shader programming)
 + Advanced software algorithms for hi-performance computer graphics
 + 2D/3D data pre-processing/visualization algorithms to handle large volumes of input data
 + Fast disk I/O (caching/paging) techniques to cache intermediate data flow
 + Human interaction device interfaces (keyboard, mouse, 3D input, and touch devices)
 + Multithreading and/or Parallel algorithms
 * Ability to clearly describe and analyze a problem and to articulate a solution
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Strong time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
 * Bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, * Working knowledge of graphics interchange file format specifications such as PDF, SVG, JPEG, and PNG
 * Familiarity with the Esri ArcGIS platform and online services or other GIS products
 * Master's in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field

## Description

Use your experience in 2D/3D graphics programming to develop software and 2D/3D visualizations that make a difference in everyday lives and impacts the world around us. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop GIS visualization technology and expand the 2D/3D capabilities of the ArcGIS platform. You will design and develop world-class software products supporting the needs of geodesigners, urban planners, architects, engineers, and others working with geographic information., * Design and develop leading-edge 2D/3D GIS software

 * Research, analyze, and implement state-of-the-art features in real time rendering technology
 * Solve complex problems with design, algorithms, development, and user experience
 * Find, analyze, and fix bugs/performance problems in a timely manner
 * Take on complex goals that push the boundary of the possible
 * Build and ship quality software by working effectively with members of other software development teams in an agile, highly interactive, and creative environment


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