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R&D Internship

CompanyEsri
LocationBeijing
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work with product teams to design and develop agentic software and AI-related tools. Responsibilities include creating automated tests, developing TypeScript tools, and validating AI co-development processes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7228
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where. We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology.
About the Role

Overview

Put your AI focused skills to the test as you work alongside senior staff to design and develop the next generation of Esri's innovative agentic software.

Responsibilities

Depending on your areas of study and interest, you'll work on our desktop, web, and or AI related product teams.

This past summer, interns in Software Development worked on a wide range of challenging projects such as:

  • Creating, running, and analyzing automated and manual tests for the latest AI unitalities consumed by varies of ArcGIS products
  • Creating TypeScript tools to support the development of the latest agentic software products
  • Helping validate and evaluate spec-driving AI co-development processes to increase development productivity
  • Helping convert, combine, and organize development documents to build RAG based knowledge base

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a 4 year undergraduate, graduate or PhD program majoring in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. Undergraduates must be in a junior or senior standing
  • Hands on experience using AI tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, OpenClaw
  • Familiar with the latest agentic concepts and implementation
  • Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript or Java
  • Existing work authorization for China

Recommended Qualifications

  • Experience with geospatial technology
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3

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The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Key Skills
Artificial IntelligenceTypeScriptJavaScriptJavaCopilotClaude CodeCodexAntigravityOpenClawGeospatial TechnologyHTML5CSS3Software DevelopmentAutomated TestingRAGAgentic Software
Categories
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