Accelerate the Future of Mapping: Software Engineer - Imaging (Sensor Fusion)
Are you ready to apply your expertise in software engineering and sensor fusion to cutting-edge products? Trimble Applanix is looking for a motivated engineer to design and optimize advanced photogrammetric and LiDAR solutions, working with leading-edge technologies to solve complex positioning problems on a global scale.
About Us:
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.
Trimble Applanix: The Trimble Applanix Team specializes in building industry-leading GNSS-aided inertial technology and mobile positioning solutions for sensors and vehicles. By leveraging a deep expertise in inertial manufacturing and sensor fusion, we deliver high-precision direct georeferencing for imaging devices and handle complex systems integrations. Our capabilities extend from real-time processing to post-mission mobile mapping, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of software and hardware designed for elite geospatial performance. If it drives, flies, or floats, our tailored positioning solutions get people moving in the right direction!
Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation photogrammetric and LiDAR point cloud solutions, directly influencing how the world is mapped and modeled. You will have the unique opportunity to modernize existing software modules for cloud-based workflows, prototype advanced algorithms, and collaborate across global product teams, making a tangible impact on mobile mapping technology.
Key Exciting Responsibilities:
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Spearhead the development and maintenance of advanced software modules for photogrammetric bundle adjustment and LiDAR point cloud alignment.
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Explore, prototype, and commercialize cutting-edge algorithms for image and point cloud matching.
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Design and implement estimation modules to characterize sensor installation and interior geometry parameters.
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Modernize and redesign existing software modules to seamlessly integrate with cloud-based workflows.
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Collaborate with cross-functional product teams to define technical requirements and solve complex positioning challenges.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Master’s or PhD in Geomatics, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
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Strong expertise in C++ alongside a deep background in Kalman filtering and least-squares estimation.
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Proven experience with mobile mapping technologies, sensors, platforms, and managing large datasets.
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Solid understanding of coordinate frames, transformations, and scientific software development.
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Excellent collaboration and presentation skills, with experience working in an agile environment.
Bonus Points For:
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Proficiency in C# and Matlab.
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Experience with GPU development and building multithreaded applications.
Logistics:
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario - onsite
Travel Requirement: Minimal occasional travel (as requested for conferences or technical meetings)
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
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. 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. We're 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. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
Software Engineer, Imaging Engineer, Sensor Fusion, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Geomatics, C++, Kalman Filtering, Mobile Mapping, Point Cloud Alignment, Richmond Hill Jobs
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: 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.
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