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At Esri, we bring meaning to maps. We pioneer problem solving using geographic information systems (GIS) and believe The Science of Where can transform the world by unlocking data’s full potential in every organization. Our mapping and analytics software, ArcGIS, connects everyone, everywhere through a common visual language—maps—that inspires positive change in industry and society. Using this powerful platform to reveal deeper insight into their data, Esri users—developers, educators, industries, and governments around the globe—are creating the maps that run the world. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
570
TOTAL
RATINGS
16276

Esri Company Culture

Esri Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.9/5

Esri CEO

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Jack Dangermond Esri's CEO
Jack Dangermond
91 /100

Diversity at Esri

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Esri have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Esri

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A+

Women at Esri have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Esri eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

69

Esri employees are 69% more likely to recommend Esri as a great place to work

74%Promoters
21%Passives
5%Detractors

Esri Company News

Working at Esri

Working at Esri is rated highly by 570 employees, across various culture dimensions. Esri employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Esri’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Anaheim, CA. See below in detail how working at Esri was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Esri

A+

Overall Company Culture at Esri is rated A+

Last updated today

Top
5%

Esri ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 570 Employees

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IST
89
IST89
Business Dev
88
Business Dev88
Creative Lab
88
Creative Lab88
Finance & Accounting
88
Finance & Accounting88
Admin
87
Admin87
Educational Services
87
Educational Services87
HR
87
HR87
Contracts & Legal
86
Contracts & Legal86
Software Dev
85
Software Dev85
Operations
84
Operations84
Product Management
84
Product Management84
Professional Services
84
Professional Services84
Marketing
82
Marketing82
Customer Service
76
Customer Service76

Esri Employee Reviews

Out of 2601 Esri employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Esri improve their work culture.

96%
4%
Positive Reviews96%
Constructive Feedback4%

Positive Reviews From Esri Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The robust internal communication, shared vision for GIS as a world-changer, and synergistic outcomes as a team of teams are the most positive components of Esri's company culture.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    The number one thing I hear at Esri is to not be afraid to ask questions and that it is always okay to ask for help. I've found it to be true. Everyone at Esri is helpful and supportive. They genuinely care about your success.

Constructive Feedback From Esri Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Show care in getting to know one another

Esri Company Information

Esri Company Overview

At Esri, we bring meaning to maps. We pioneer problem solving using geographic information systems (GIS) and believe The Science of Where can transform the world by unlocking data’s full potential in every organization. Our mapping and analytics software, ArcGIS, connects everyone, everywhere through a common visual language—maps—that inspires positive change in industry and society. Using this powerful platform to reveal deeper insight into their data, Esri users—developers, educators, industries, and governments around the globe—are creating the maps that run the world.

Esri was founded in 1969 and its current CEO is Jack Dangermond. Since its inception 57 years ago, Esri has grown to 5400 employees.

Esri Mission, Vision & Values

Esri Mission & Values

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. We are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.

Esri Vision Statement

Our greatest challenges—including climate change, sustainability, and social and economic inequality—are interrelated and inherently tied to issues of geography. A science-based, geographic approach can help us understand these interconnected problems holistically by integrating all kinds of information. At Esri, we envision empowering all organizations to embrace this approach. By collectively creating and sharing multidisciplinary knowledge, we can make smarter decisions about managing our world—building a collaborative digital geospatial system for our entire planet. Together, we have the power to transform society and design a better, more sustainable future.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Esri

Esri’s ArcGIS platform equips you to better plan, execute, and report on sustainable development in any situation. Achieve goals faster with scientifically grounded system that precisely measures growth and provides the tools to share progress with the community. 

At Esri, our priority and focus have always been to support our users' important global work with a commitment to science, sustainability, and positive change. Using GIS technology, we help businesses and governments preserve and grow green space. For over 50 years, we've been committed to the conservation of our planet and invested in solutions that help protect it and advocate for its care. Our goal is to create a sustainable future. We believe that technology and modern analytical tools help build climate action plans.

The Esri Nonprofit Organization Program provides nonprofit organizations with low-cost access to GIS software, training, content, and other resources. Join a vibrant community of nonprofits around the globe working to create a better world.

Headquarter380 New York Street
Redlands, CA 92373
United States of America
Websitewww.esri.com
Founding Date1969
Tel1 (800) 447-9778
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.esri.com/careers/main
Social Sites
  • Culture Video

Esri Employees

Esri has 5400 employees. 570 employees at Esri have reviewed Esri across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 570 Esri employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Esri are extremely happy with their total compensation at Esri, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Esri are extremely happy with their team. 570 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Esri are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Esri believe the environment at Esri is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Esri is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Esri work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Esri are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Esri employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Esri report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of Esri employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Esri employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of Esri employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Esri employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Esri employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Esri - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Esri is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Esri employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Esri KPIs and OKRs

At Esri 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Esri's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 542 Esri employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 519 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes96%
No4%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Diversity & Inclusion at Esri

Diverse employees at Esri score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Esri in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Esri across various culture dimensions.

The GIS of today is one that incorporates the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity into its foundation. By bringing these principles into our GIS community, we can make the world a better place, creating a space for true collaboration, creativity, innovation, and idea exchange to thrive.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - Customer Success
Men 90/100
Department - Finance
Diverse Employees 91/100
Department - Finance

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 74/100
Department - Customer Service
Men 80/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 73/100
Department - Marketing

Esri Perks & Benefits

Gym on-site, Profit sharing, EV Charging stations, Pet insurance discount, Home office equipment reimbursement for remote and hybrid workers.

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Unique Office Space

Esri PTO

Esri's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Esri's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Esri Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Esri on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
36%
Engineering
20%
Marketing
14%
Product
10%
Sales
6%
Other
14%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
12%
Portland
4%
San Francisco
4%
Albuquerque
4%
Charlotte
2%
Other
74%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Esri

What is Esri address?

Esri location is at 380 New York Street

Who is the CEO of Esri?

Esri CEO is Jack Dangermond, their score by employees is 91

What is Esri eNPS?

The eNPS for Esri is 69

How many employees work in Esri?

Esri has 5400 employees

Who are Esri competitors?

Esri main competitors are Salesforce, Google, Meta, Microsoft

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