Platform Engineer (Go, Kubernetes)

Build the Future of Industrial Tech: Senior Software Engineer (Platform & IDP)

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries by building the engine that powers our developers? Trimble is looking for a creative, "many-hats" Software Engineer to develop our next-generation Internal Developer Platform (IDP), unblocking product teams and accelerating innovation across our global ecosystem.

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.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will treat our Internal Developer Platform as a premier product, directly influencing how every developer at Trimble T&L builds, deploys, and scales infrastructure.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Architect and develop our in-house IDP backend and APIs using Go, Postgres, Kafka, and Temporal.io.
• Build and maintain custom Kubernetes operators that empower developers to consume self-service infrastructure.
• Lead Site Reliability Engineering initiatives by debugging complex clusters, optimizing cloud costs, and improving our security posture.
• Design and implement reusable GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to standardize global deployment workflows.
• Act as a DevOps advocate and liaison, assisting product teams with migrations and providing best practices for cloud-native technologies.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, or DevOps with a focus on developer experience.
• Proficient in Go, Python, or TypeScript, specifically for building APIs, backend services, or CLI tools.
• Expertise in Kubernetes architecture and managing production-grade clusters.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and GitOps workflows using GitHub Actions or ArgoCD.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and observability tools like Datadog or Prometheus.
  
  

Bonus Points For

Experience building custom developer portals or using tools like Backstage and Port.

Familiarity with AI/ML engineering workflows, model deployment, or LLMOps concepts.

Knowledge of event-driven architectures using Kafka or NATS.

History of contributions to open-source projects or active participation in platform engineering communities.

Why You'll Enjoy 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".

Software Engineer, Platform Engineer, IDP, Go, Golang, Kubernetes, DevOps, Terraform, Cloud Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, SRE

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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