Staff Software Engineer
Trimble
Job Purpose
The primary function of a Staff Software Engineer is to be a technical expert who drives the design, development, and maintenance of complex software solutions across multiple teams and projects. This individual is responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the quality and scalability of the overall system. A Staff Software Engineer has a passion for creating innovative digital solutions that transform business and solve complex technical challenges at a large scale.
Software Development
The Staff Software Engineer is responsible for driving architecture, high-level designs, and technical strategies for multiple systems or projects. They ensure the alignment of technical decisions with the broader vision and strategy set by the Architecture team. This role involves conceptualizing and creating innovative digital solutions that transform business. They will also be responsible for the following:
Driving functional specifications, user stories, and epics.
Utilizing well-established design patterns and architectures and making decisions on development platforms, data structures, and algorithms.
Resolving system-wide issues and dependencies, ensuring that subsystems are properly designed and tested.
Ensuring the quality of work products and that development is done as estimated.
Project and technical leadership
The Staff Software Engineer plays a key role in planning and managing technical deliveries, often acting as a technical liaison between different teams and components of the product. They are responsible for highlighting and mitigating problem areas, escalating when necessary. This individual will also:
Mentor and coach team members on technical and development methodologies to create a strong implementation team.
Ensure that development processes are adhered to by the teams they work with.
Provide technical support and guidance on coding-related issues and may work on sections of code themselves.
Drive customer issues to closure in a timely manner.
Participate in recruitment drives for the division.
Organize and chair technical reviews with teams to ensure high standards.
Technical Skills and Background
A Staff Software Engineer must have a deep understanding of software engineering principles and a broad range of technical expertise.
Experience: Must have significant experience in building highly secure, scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications.
Full-Stack Expertise: Possesses deep development experience in web full-stack technologies, with a strong preference for candidates with a C# .NET/React background.
Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on development background in cloud technologies, with a strong preference for candidates with an Azure background, followed by AWS.
Database & APIs: Deep development experience with SQL technologies and hands-on experience consuming SOAP/RESTful APIs, including knowledge of JSON/XML.
DevOps & CI/CD: A thorough understanding of DevOps/SRE practices and the CI/CD pipeline, including a deeper understanding of web/cloud testing processes (both manual and automation).
Foundational Knowledge: A strong understanding of the basics of theoretical computer science and ‘O’ level mathematics is required.
Minimum Required Qualification
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3-4 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent.
Certifications: PMI, Agile, or SAFe certification will be a plus, as well as Microsoft certifications in .NET technologies or Azure.
Measure of Success
The success of a Staff Software Engineer is measured by their ability to drive impactful technical initiatives and improve the engineering culture of the organization. This includes:
The quality and scalability of the technical solutions they deliver.
Effective resolution of system-wide problems and risks.
Their contribution to organizational initiatives and technology adaptation.
Their ability to mentor and guide junior and senior engineers.
Ownership of a product line or technology initiative.
Innovations they bring to their work.
Reporting
Individuals selected for this role shall report to a Technical Project Manager or or Engineering Manager or a person designated by the division.
Supervisory responsibilities
Lead a functional team of about 2 to 5 members handling one or more projects. The team could comprise Lead Software engineers, Senior software engineers and Software engineers who are from either development or testing background.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Posting Date
10/14/2025
Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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