Software Development Engineer in Test

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Are you ready to accelerate the future of heavy machinery automation and drive next-generation quality standards?

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies is looking for a proactive Software Development Engineer in Test to design scalable automated frameworks and revolutionize how the global construction industry builds, moves, and grows.

In this role, you will bridge the physical and digital worlds, directly influencing the automation and precision of massive heavy equipment. You will act as the work on an agile team, translating high-level marketing requirements into detailed, user-centric specifications, shaping the future of autonomous machine control.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve scalable automated test frameworks to provide rapid feedback for complex, customer-facing machine control software.
• Spearhead the integration of automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, high-confidence deployments.
• Lead initiatives to solve high-level technical testing challenges across distributed services and software applications.
• Partner with engineering teams to improve system observability and testability, embedding quality early in the development lifecycle.
• Conduct unit, component, and system-level testing of hardware and software products during development sprints.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering Test Development.
• Proven experience automating manual test frameworks and creating documentation to track and execute test cases.
• Deep understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Automation Testing Life Cycle (ATLC).
• Hands-on experience integrating automated test suites directly into CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard automation tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Bonus Points For

• Direct programming experience with Go (Golang), Python, or C++.

Logistics

• Location: Dayton, OH (In-Office)
• Travel Requirement: Up to 10%

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.

We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."