R&D Intern

Overview

Join us to explore bold ideas and turn them into working prototypes.

As an R&D intern, you will investigate emerging technologies, explore real-world challenges, and develop innovative prototypes at the intersection of GIS, digital twins, urban planning, architecture, and mixed reality.

We are part of Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, creating solutions that help people better understand the world and make more informed decisions.

You will collaborate with an international R&D team developing innovative web, desktop, and mixed reality applications for 3D GIS, digital twins, urban planning, and design. Your work will connect advanced technology with practical challenges and help shape how people understand, design, and improve the world around them.

This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on experience, close mentorship, and the opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful project from research and experimentation through to a working prototype and final demonstration.

What We Offer

We are a curious, collaborative, and international team that values experimentation, thoughtful engineering, and continuous learning. As an intern, you can expect:

• Meaningful ownership of a project with real impact
• Dedicated mentorship and opportunities to learn through training, technical exchange, and team development
• A supportive and inclusive culture built on trust, respect, and open communication
• Flexible working arrangements within a 40-hour work week
• Competitive compensation
• Team activities and opportunities to connect with colleagues across our global R&D community

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver an R&D project in areas such as 3D Web GIS, digital twins, spatial analysis, web applications, visualization, or UI/UX design
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for real-world applications
• Identify opportunities, propose solutions, and define a project roadmap together with your supervisor
• Design, build, and iterate on a working prototype while regularly sharing progress and findings
• Document your work and communicate results through presentations, demonstrations, and a showcase video

Requirements

• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or modern web development frameworks
• Experience developing web applications using modern web technologies
• Interest in creating intuitive, user-centred experiences and interactive applications
• Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively