Computational Design Engineer

Posted:
12/1/2025, 5:00:11 PM

Location(s):
Wellington, New Zealand ⋅ Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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.

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Trimble

Website: http://www.trimble.com/

Headquarter Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1978

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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