Computational Design Engineer

6 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Trimble Inc. Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

*Your Title:*
Computational Design Engineer

*Job Location:*
Wellington or Christchurch, NZ

*Division:*
AECO

The Trimble Computational Design Group is looking to hire an experienced software engineer to enhance the development efforts of SketchUp Live Components and the Materia parametric modelling service.

*What You Will Do*

  • Contribute to the evolution of SketchUp Live Components, the Materia geometry cloud compute service and visual coding applications.
  • Hands-on experience with full stack technologies and agile software methodologies.
  • Participate in design, build, deliver and test of components and features of the core compute engine, cloud service infrastructure and SketchUp integration.
  • Participate in collaboration with our integration partners to achieve Industry Cloud goals.
  • Participate in QA and testing of SketchUp Live Components, the Materia compute service and visual coding applications.

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring

  • Graduate of CompSci, maths, and engineering studies.
  • Familiarity with application of linear algebra and geometry maths principles as they apply to 3D graphics.
  • Practical software development experience, in at least one of C#, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Experience with CAD or 3D graphics design software, eg. Blender, Unity.

What Skills & Experience You Could Bring

  • Experience or interest in computation/parametric modelling for architecture, construction and product design.
  • Design or creation of 3D experiences using gaming, VR or AR technologies.
  • Usage of JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
  • Working understanding of the Linux environment and platform.
  • Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure Cloud services.
  • Technical documentation authoring.
  • Software testing or QA experience, working understanding of github or similar source control systems.
  • Interest in STEM-oriented education and research.

About The Computational Design Group
Trimble's Computational Design Group is a Wellington-based team of product designers and engineers focusing on developing tools and technologies centered around parametric 3D design and computational modelling.

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

*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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