Staff Software Engineer

Elevate Your Tech Career: Lead AI Architecture as our Next Staff Software Engineer! Ready to spearhead the next generation of AI-driven platform architecture and transform how the global construction industry manages risk? Trimble is looking for a visionary Staff Software Engineer to anchor our Document Crunch engineering team and accelerate AI adoption across the globe! Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. The Trimble AECO segment provides digital construction solutions that increase precision and productivity for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations. Document Crunch is a premier AI-powered contract intelligence platform within the Trimble AECO ecosystem, serving as intelligent DNA to create a future of zero project disputes and increased transparency. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be at the absolute forefront of our AI-powered contract intelligence platform, directly defining the technical architecture and engineering standards that shape how construction teams manage risk. You will make high-impact contributions to cutting-edge AI/ML systems and data pipeline infrastructure, giving you a unique opportunity to build a future of zero project disputes across a global industry. Key Exciting Responsibilities: Lead architectural design for critical problem domains, including AI/ML systems, data pipeline infrastructure, search/retrieval, and platform scalability. Spearhead the development of scalable, secure, and performant cloud-native solutions that solve critical real-world challenges for our customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced technologies into our core platforms. Drive continuous improvement in DevSecOps, observability, CI/CD, and compliance automation. Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and continuous improvement across the organization. Essential Skills & Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience utilizing languages like Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, or Java. Proven track record of designing and leading large-scale system architecture, with deep expertise in cloud-native systems, Docker, and Kubernetes. Experience with API design, microservices patterns, distributed systems, and data pipeline architecture. Deep knowledge of DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD best practices. Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to convert ambiguous business problems into clear technical strategies. Bonus Points For: Experience with AI/ML systems, RAG pipelines, or LLM applications. Familiarity with construction technology, document processing, or enterprise software. Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in technical communities. Logistics: Location: Austin, TX, Hybrid Travel Requirement: Minimal 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." AI, Construction Tech, Staff Software Engineer, Trimble, Document Crunch, Cloud Architecture, Python, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Data Pipelines Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Hiring Range $144,600.00–$198,800.00 Pay Rate Type Salary Bonus Eligible? Yes Commission Eligible? No Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date. How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting. Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at under “Corporate Governance.” Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow. Candidate Privacy Notices by Country If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit