Network Analyst Product Engineer II - Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP)

Overview The fleet routing software provided by Esri empowers the largest companies in the world to solve their challenging vehicle routing problems. We actively develop new capabilities, and have openings for energetic, organized, and proactive individuals to test the quality and performance of these solvers, and to contribute to their future design and documentation. Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position. Responsibilities Gain a thorough understanding of the fleet routing solvers Extend and maintain an extensive suite of test cases that exercise various features of the fleet routing solvers Create adversarial test cases to expose potential flaws in solution quality Build, run, and monitor the performance, durability and scalability of the fleet routing solvers Create compelling and clear data visualizations of testing results Collaborate with development programmers to design and build innovative new functionality Engage with customers to understand their real-world business problems, and to model those problems using Esri fleet routing functionality Research and analyze customer requests and industry standards to establish and define new solver requirements Troubleshoot and diagnose customer problems involving solution quality or performance Test and document recommended workflows for ArcGIS users and developers Create innovative solutions combining various Network Analyst and other GIS techniques, within the broader context of strategic planning and territory design Requirements 2+ years of experience in one of the following: Developing test data and test cases as well as designing and running stress and load tests Statistical analysis on large datasets to summarize data, discover trends and patterns, and provide insight Jupyter Notebooks and Python's visualization and data science libraries (such as Matplotlib and Pandas) Experience developing applications in Python and the use of REST APIs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to analyze and solve problems in rigorous and innovative ways Bachelor’s degree in operations research, computer science, mathematics, data science, or related field Recommended Qualifications Master's degree in operations research, computer science, mathematics, data science, or related field Knowledge of Vehicle Routing Problem models such as electric vehicle routing and household waste pickup Knowledge of route optimization methodologies, especially the use of metaheuristics Experience with statistical design of experiments and algorithm tuning Passion for finding the needle in the haystack #LI-EL1 Total Rewards Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $79,664 — $133,120 USD 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 contribut…