Software Development Engineer in Test

Trimble Inc. • Knoxville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Construction Technology as our next SDET I (AI & Automation Specialist)! Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge AI? Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to join our Knoxville team! You will support software release quality through the execution of test automation and validation of AI model performance, helping to accelerate the release cycles for our acclaimed construction collaboration products. 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’ll be at the heart of our digital construction revolution, directly ensuring the reliability of AI-driven features that help the world build better. You won't just be finding bugs; you’ll be a "visionary pragmatist," shaping the future of AECO by implementing innovative AI/ML testing techniques that move our industry forward.

Requirements

• Demonstrated test automation and scripting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field plus a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good understanding of QA processes and methodologies, including agile practices.
• Familiarity with automated test script creation and maintenance for enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with cloud and virtualization testing environments.
• Proficiency with business software tools such as Jira/Zephyr for test and defect management.
• Experience with QA-related tools for requirements management, test management, and defect tracking.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a global work environment.
• Knowledge of performance, load, and security testing tools.
• Experience with AI-driven testing tools (e.g., Copilot, Notebook LM, Gemini).
• Relevant professional certifications in QA or test automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute and evolve automation: Help maintain automation scripts and contribute to robust test frameworks that power our enterprise applications.
• Validate AI frontiers: Gain hands-on experience with AI/ML techniques, analyzing and interpreting model outputs to ensure our smartest features are also our most reliable.
• Drive quality cycles: Perform functional and regression testing within an agile environment to support the high-speed delivery of quality software.
• Collaborate for excellence: Partner with the broader QA team and developers to define test objectives and research new performance tools.

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: Entry Level