Quality Assurance Software Engineering Manager

Elevate Software Excellence as our next SketchUp QA Engineering Manager!

Ready to instill a shift-left mindset and lead quality transformation for one of the worlds most iconic 3D design platforms Trimble is looking for a collaborative low-key leader to manage our European QA teams driving performance and high-quality standards for software that millions of creatives use to design everything from treehouses to transit centers.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this pivotal leadership role you will be at the forefront of transforming our QA culture directly influencing the reliability of SketchUps cloud-native AI-centric platform and shaping the future of design collaboration. You will have the unique opportunity to build and mentor high-performing teams across our Extensibility Interoperability and Habitat groups ensuring our software continues to be intuitive and accessible for millions of global users.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Champion a shift-left QA mindset across European teams to integrate quality early in the development lifecycle

• Build and lead a top-tier engineering team by overseeing high-quality hiring onboarding and continuous performance mentorship

• Direct the strategic development of OKRs and KPIs to transparently track and elevate the QA teams impact

• Own the quality roadmap for SketchUps AI-centric platform coordinating release tasks and test plans to streamline design collaboration

• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing innovative process or automation changes that challenge the team to thrive

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Technical degree or a non-technical degree paired with 2 years of technical software experience

• 5 years of experience in manual or automation testing

• At least 2 years in a dedicated team leadership capacity

• Natural collaborator with strong communication skills and a deep familiarity with Agile software development environments

• Proven track record in performance management and improving team productivity

Bonus Points For:

• Practical experience with AI implementation and testing methodologies

• Proficiency with 3D/2D modeling and visualization software or real-world experience in the Architectural or Civil Engineering fields

• Previous experience managing direct reports in a multi-team environment

Logistics:

Location: Leeds London Newcastle or UK - Remote

Travel Requirement: 10%

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.

AECO: The Trimble AECO segment provides digital construction solutions that increase precision and productivity for Architecture Engineering Construction and Operations.

Why Youll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll 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. Were 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. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

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

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