Software Engineer in Test

Trimble; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble seeks a V&V Tech Lead to own the full validation lifecycle for CTCT grade control platform products. You will lead the validation strategy, work with Product Owners to ensure feature alignment, and guide cross-functional teams from early development through deprecation.

Responsibilities include defining acceptance criteria, optimizing the test pyramid, and driving automated verification using Playwright and Postman. Strong emphasis on AI QA and efficient lab validation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading verification and validation across full product lifecycles.
• Ability to translate product features into clear V&V goals and acceptance criteria.
• Proven track record in test pyramid design and risk-based testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the full V&V lifecycle for CTCT grade control platform products.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to align features with validation goals.
• Bridge between Product and Development translating requirements into acceptance criteria.
• Oversee lifecycle from development to deprecation of platform products.
• Identify and assess feature risks; participate in product risk assessment processes.
• Drive V&V strategy across CTS, HIL, and final machine testing layers.
• Monitor software performance validation including network and CPU loads.
• Establish and enforce standardized V&V processes and reviews.
• Train teams on DVP&R usage and risk-based thinking.
• Lead HIL validation using dSPACE, Vector tools, Simulink, Stateflow.
• Develop and maintain automated API verification using Playwright and Postman.
• Leverage AI QA tools to improve validation efficiency and coverage.
• Innovate machine-simulation approaches to augment physical testing.
• Hands-on testing in lab environments alongside environmental tests.

Skills

V&V leadership

Risk assessment

Test strategy

Exploratory testing

Validation planning

Tools

dSPACE

Vector tools

Simulink

Stateflow

Playwright

Postman

Job description

Job Description

V&V Tech Lead Job Summary: Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble whose purpose is to transform the way heavy equipment customers shape the world with solutions that differentiate Caterpillar and Trimble. As a V&V Tech Lead for CTCT grade control platform products, you will own the full verification and validation (V&V) lifecycle for your dedicated product team. Reporting through the validation organization, your primary objective is to ensure products meet end-user quality expectations by strategically shifting validation activities earlier in the development cycle using an end-to-end methodology. You will plan, direct, and execute these activities by leveraging team expertise, world-class evaluation methods, and enterprise best practices. Ultimately, your leadership will ensure that technical and program risks are accurately identified and quantified, and that all validation test plans are thorough, well-documented, and efficiently executed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Alignment
• Customer & Feature Alignment: Collaborate directly with Product Owners to deeply understand product features, customer expectations, and ensure solutions are intuitive and user-friendly.
• Cross-Functional Bridge: Act as the vital link between Product and Development teams, translating feature requirements into clear, robust acceptance criteria and actionable V&V goals.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Fully understand the functionality and application of platform products, following them through their full lifecycle—from early development up to product deprecation.
• Feature Risk Assessment: Proactively identify and assess risks associated with specific features and functionalities, participating heavily in the product risk assessment process to ensure "Testing with a Purpose."
• Process & V&V Strategy Test Pyramid Optimization: Drive the overarching test strategy by mapping product functionalities to the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Push testing to the bottom of the test pyramid for earlier detection.
• Multi-Layered Coverage: Architect a comprehensive validation strategy spanning from low-level Component Test Specification (CTS) coverage, through the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) layer, up to final physical machine testing.
• Software Performance Validation: Proactively strategize, monitor, and validate against critical software failure modes, specifically focusing on system performance metrics like network bus loads and CPU loads.
• V&V Best Practices: Establish and enforce standard V&V processes, including rigorous test plan and result reviews, effective machine-test time planning, design margin testing, and driving exploratory testing initiatives.
• Standardized Documentation & Training: Drive the use of Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Risk-Based Thinking. Educate product teams and mentor validation engineers on key processes, venues, and validation expectations.
• Tools & Environments HIL Simulation & Execution: Execute and oversee complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation using tools such as dSPACE (harnessing, modeling, and execution), Vector tools, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• API & Automation Frameworks: Design, develop, and maintain automated API verification frameworks using modern testing tools like Playwright and Postman.
• Next-Gen QA & AI: Leverage AI agentic QA tools and extensive automation experience to drive continuous improvement, speed, and efficiency in the software validation pipeline.
• Innovative Machine Simulation: Innovate and develop new, effective ways to simulate complex machine setups in lab environments to supplement and enhance physical testing.
• Hands-On Machine & Environmental Testing: Apply hands-on machine testing experience to practically evaluate product performance in real-world environments, alongside executing environmental and performance lab tests.

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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.

About Trimble

Trimble 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's 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. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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