staff software engineer

Drive Innovation as Our Next Principal Software Engineer (AI Focus)!

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge AI? Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver to design and deploy robust, scalable SaaS applications that optimize operations for the worldwide trucking industry.

About Us: Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

T&L: Trimble Transportation is transforming the global supply chain through intelligent, connected technology and workflows that are rooted in industry standard commercial maps and data. At the intersection of the physical and digital worlds, Trimble Transportation offers SaaS, web, mobile and installed solutions that improve efficiency, promote safety, optimize utilization, and enable collaboration. From planning to delivery, we provide cutting edge procurement, transportation management, mapping, routing, dispatch, navigation, location, fleet management, ELD compliance and asset maintenance solutions.

What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation SaaS and cloud-native transportation management solutions within a high-performing single-threaded organization, directly influencing the efficiency of global logistics and shaping the future of transportation technology.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Spearhead full-lifecycle software development activities, from rapid prototyping to deploying scalable cloud solutions using AI-assisted tools.
• Architect and optimize responsive, user-friendly front-end components seamlessly integrated with robust back-end services.
• Establish quality benchmarks and code review frameworks to audit AI-generated code, ensuring security, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Drive the adoption of AI-first development methodologies across international teams, mentoring engineers on prompt-driven development and context management.
• Collaborate in an agile environment to drive continuous deployment, performance enhancements, and system optimizations for global operations.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of full-stack software engineering experience focused on application performance, security, and scalability.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#, .NET, and .NET Core RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience with public cloud infrastructure (Azure), cloud-native services, CI/CD, Docker, and SQL Server database optimization.
• Demonstrated mastery of AI-native development workflows, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted coding tools.
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Experience leading cross-functional AI initiatives across international engineering teams.
• Background in developing high-throughput SaaS solutions tailored for transportation, logistics, or supply chain industries.
  
  

Logistics

Location: Chennai, India (Office-based)

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."
  
  

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

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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