Software Development Engineer in Test

Trimble Inc. • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance the Future of High-Precision Navigation: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge, high-precision GNSS technology? The Core GNSS QA team is seeking a motivated problem-solver to automate our extensive regression test suite. You will directly enhance software quality and accelerate release cycles by developing automated tests utilizing Python and JavaScript, ensuring centimeter-level accuracy for autonomous machines and precise layout workflows worldwide. 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. Core GNSS Group: Trimble’s Core GNSS group is the powerhouse behind the company's world-leading positioning technology, developing the high-precision engines that drive industries like construction, agriculture, and geospatial surveying. Our work provides the essential "digital-to-physical" bridge that enables autonomous machines and precise layout workflows worldwide. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will elevate one of Trimble's greatest strengths—our massive continuous testing environment. You will be at the forefront of evolving our testing maturity, taking ownership of an enormous network of GNSS receivers to ensure our world-leading positioning engines maintain the highest standards of precision and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development or automated testing experience with a BSEE, BSCS, or equivalent degree.
• Proficiency in Python for backend development and receiver interaction, and JavaScript for frontend results presentation.
• Hands-on experience with Git, BitBucket, and Shell/Terminal within a CI/CD environment.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet computer networks and serial communication protocols.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and solve complex technical problems with a proactive mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience with GNSS receiver technology or high-precision positioning systems.
• Knowledge of Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated regression test suites using Python and JavaScript to streamline manual testing efforts.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to integrate automated testing into the full software development lifecycle.
• Drive the evolution of our "digital-to-physical" bridge by ensuring the reliability of firmware across all global satellite constellations.
• Resolve technical bottlenecks and optimize test cycles to accelerate the delivery of high-precision positioning engines.
• Present test results through innovative frontend solutions to provide clear data-driven insights to stakeholders.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level