Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Company: Trimble Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Are you a forward\-thinking AI practitioner driven to push the boundaries of Generative AI, LLMs, and intelligent automation within enterprise systems? Trimble is seeking a high\-caliber AI Engineer to join our Construction Management Solutions (CMS) team in Chennai. In this high\-impact individual contributor role, you will work hands\-on across our premier ERP product suite, architecting and embedding state\-of\-the\-art AI capabilities utilizing Azure OpenAI, modern foundation models, and vector search frameworks to shape the next generation of construction technology. About Our Division: Construction Management Solutions (CMS) As an industry leader in construction software and ERP solutions, Trimble CMS empowers contractors worldwide. We connect the office, team, and field by seamlessly integrating core business functions like construction accounting and project controls with jobsite execution. Powered by modern cloud architectures and partnerships, we help global organizations prototype, validate, and scale AI\-powered solutions to enterprise grade. What Makes This Role Great: ------------------------------- We embrace a talent\-led culture where success is defined by technical ingenuity and creative exploration. In this role, you will not simply consume standard APIs—you will architect, prototype, and scale groundbreaking Generative AI capabilities that have never been built before in construction ERP. Working out of our Chennai engineering hub alongside some of the sharpest minds in software development, data science, and product design, you will possess end\-to\-end technical autonomy to take AI features from initial zero\-shot experimentation all the way to global production releases. Key Exciting Responsibilities --------------------------------- * AI Architecture \& End\-to\-End Delivery: Design, develop, and deploy production\-ready AI solutions across our ERP platform ecosystem, managing the full development lifecycle from exploratory prototyping to enterprise\-scale deployment. * LLM Engineering \& Framework Integration: Build robust Generative AI workflows utilizing LangChain, Azure OpenAI, and foundational LLMs, integrating vector search databases to ground AI outputs in proprietary enterprise data. * Advanced Prompt \& Context Engineering: Engineer complex multi\-step prompts and optimize zero\-shot and few\-shot techniques to power personalized recommendations, intelligent document processing, and natural language workflows. * Model Evaluation \& Hyperparameter Tuning: Rigorously evaluate LLM performance, fine\-tune model parameters, optimize latency and token economics, and establish interpretability standards for reliable web application integrations. * Cross\-Functional Product Roadmap Influence: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and integration engineers to identify high\-value customer problems and translate them into AI\-driven product capabilities. * Continuous Technology Exploration: Stay ahead of the curve across rapidly emerging AI/ML breakthroughs, agentic frameworks, and new model iterations, evaluating their application within enterprise construction workflows. * Location: Chennai, India * Department: Construction Management Solutions (CMS) * Level: * Job Type: Full\-Time * You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose\-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. * 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. * Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self\-authored," empowering proactive "doers." * Enjoy true flexibility: We offer flexible work arrangements, which are a significant driver for employees joining and staying with us. Work Location: Chennai, India Availability: Full time

Essential Skills \& Experience ---------------------------------- Key Skills: Machine Learning, Python, NLP Salary: INR 481500 - 845000 per yearly