R&D Internship – 3D Web GIS and UI/UX

About the role

The Esri R&D Center in Zurich is looking for skilled and creative interns to work on early-stage prototype software or methods. The internship is full-time, paid and lasts five or six months, with two weeks of vacation. It suits students who want professional experience in a leading-edge technology environment.

Key responsibilities

• Select or define a focused internship project in 3D Web GIS (spatial analysis, web cartography, web apps) or UI/UX design
• Research the state of the art and study real-world use cases
• Propose a design and work plan, discuss it with the supervisor and colleagues, then start implementing it
• Share results with the team as you go and document the finished work
• Make showcase videos and present the work to the team
• Optional: contribute to daily development tasks in one of the Scrum product teams as a side track

Required profile

• BSc or MSc in computer science, architecture, GIS or UI/UX design (completion or final year)
• Existing work authorization for Switzerland
• Good verbal and written skills in English and/or German
• Self-initiative, responsibility and good English or German communication

Required skills

• Experience with web development
• Background in UI/UX design
• Interest in open source
• Recommended: experience with Esri's ArcGIS product suite, and interest in street design, urban planning, civil engineering or architecture

What we offer

• A 40-hour work week with flexible working hours
• Competitive salary
• Supportive, international team culture with emphasis on training and team development
• Fun team activities