Sr. Software Engineer

About the role

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. About Document Crunch: Document Crunch is a premier AI-powered contract intelligence platform for the construction industry. By simplifying complex construction documents, Document Crunch empowers project teams to understand their risks and manage contracts with confidence. As part of the Trimble ecosystem, this technology serves as "intelligent DNA," accelerating AI adoption to create a future of zero project disputes and increased transparency across the AECO industry. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you'll be at the forefront of our AI-driven platform, directly influencing the technical architecture and engineering standards that shape how construction teams manage risk, and contributing to a team that is driving global productivity. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions that improve how people live, build, move, and grow. Key Exciting Responsibilities: Lead architectural design for a critical problem domain - including AI/ML systems, data pipeline infrastructure, search/retrieval, and platform scalability - owning key deliverables that drive customer success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams - backend, infrastructure, security, and product - to integrate advanced technologies into our core platforms. Spearhead the development of scalable, secure, and performant cloud-native solutions that solve critical real-world challenges for our customers. Drive continuous improvement in DevSecOps, observability, CI/CD, and compliance automation to ensure high-quality and sustainable project outcomes. Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and continuous improvement across the organization. Unblock the hardest cross-team technical challenges, aligning multiple teams around shared technical goals and consistent architectural decisions. Essential Skills & Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience in Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Java, or equivalent languages. Proven track record of designing and leading large-scale system architecture, with strong expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for delivering "visionary pragmatist" results, converting ambiguous business problems into clear technical strategies that actually work. Deep knowledge of DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD best practices. Experience with API design, microservices patterns, distributed systems, and data pipeline architecture. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 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 involvement in technical communities. Logistics: Location: Austin, TX 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