Software Engineer

Architect the Future of 3D Design: Software Engineer (SketchUp)

Ready to redefine the world of 3D modeling? Join the team behind SketchUp and help deliver a next-generation experience for millions of global designers. We are looking for a motivated, quality-first engineer to roll up their sleeves and solve complex challenges at the intersection of intuitive design and powerful performance.

About Us:

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.

AECO: The Trimble AECO segment provides digital construction solutions that increase precision and productivity for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing a next-generation 3D modeling experience, directly influencing how millions of architects and creators visualize the world. You will have the unique opportunity to work across a diverse tech stack, bridging the gap between high-performance C++ modeling engines and modern user-facing applications.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality code across TypeScript, Swift, and C++ to power the next evolution of SketchUp clients.

• Troubleshoot and enhance the core C++ modeling engine to ensure seamless performance for complex designs.

• Analyze and optimize network communications and message processing across server and client layers.

• Participate in collaborative design and technical reviews to shape software architecture and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with type-safe programming languages and asynchronous programming paradigms.

• Proven track record of developing robust, network-connected applications.

• Proficiency in leveraging AI programming tools and workflows such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering experience.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with web technologies like Vue.js, WebGL, and Node.js or C++ development for gaming and 3D graphics.

• Familiarity with AWS, automated testing via Playwright, or peer-to-peer networking.

• Background in 3D modeling, design, or graphics software.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO (Hybrid)

Travel Requirement: 0-10%

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."

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.

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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: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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 https://investor.trimble.com, 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.

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