Ready to shape the future of high-precision positioning technology? Trimble is looking for a passionate Backend Developer to join our center of excellence team in Höhenkirchen near Munich!
About UsTrimble 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 is 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.
Field Systems: Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.
What Makes This Role GreatIn this role, you will be at the forefront of driving the evolution of Trimble's global positioning services. You will directly influence how real-time satellite data is processed for thousands of international users across surveying, agriculture, and automated driving industries, while building modern cloud architectures in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Exciting ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain software solutions for high-precision positioning across Trimble's VRSNow service and external operator networks.
Drive the transformation of legacy server solutions into a highly scalable, microservices-driven cloud architecture.
Integrate complex atmospheric modeling algorithms to deliver reliable, real-time data to field users globally.
Prepare cloud-based services to handle functionality, high uptime, and continuous performance improvements.
Build and optimize backend solutions using modern tools such as C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Pub/Sub Messaging.
University degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, geoinformatics, or a related technical field.
Strong software development experience in a .NET environment using Microsoft Visual Studio and Git, with an interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance development productivity.
Solid programming knowledge of C# or a similar object-oriented language, along with experience writing and consuming web services.
Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Continuous drive to stay up-to-date with emerging cloud development trends and patterns.
Experience with REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, or pub/sub messaging systems like MQTT.
Background in GNSS technology or high-precision positioning systems.
Location: Höhenkirchen near Munich, Germany
Travel Requirement: 0% - 10%
Why You'll Love Working With UsAt Trimble, we are 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 will work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you will 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 are 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 will find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
Apply now and shape the future of GNSS positioning with Trimble. We are looking forward to your application. Please feel free to apply also if you only meet some of the requirements.
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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Skills Required
- University degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, geoinformatics, or related technical field
- Strong software development experience in a .NET environment using Microsoft Visual Studio and Git
- Solid programming knowledge of C# or a similar object-oriented language
- Experience writing and consuming web services and REST APIs
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with pub/sub messaging systems (e.g., MQTT) or similar messaging platforms
- Background in GNSS technology or high-precision positioning systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance development productivity
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
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What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
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