Overview
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 world’s 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 SketchUp’s 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 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 team’s impact
- Own the quality roadmap for SketchUp’s 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.
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Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we are a team dedicated to making a tangible Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve critical challenges. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, purpose, and tangible outcomes.
Be an Owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership, with an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application by clicking the “Apply Now” button located in this posting.
Belong, Grow, Innovate: Trimble’s core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate guide our culture and decisions. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued, with opportunities to build a career and contribute to our collective growth.
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