Developer Advocate

Trimble Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead developer conference strategy, content, and ecosystem to boost partner innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • developer feedback
  • content curation
  • technical evangelism
  • partner enablement
  • conference vision
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Voice of the Developer (VOD): Systematically gather and prioritize external developer feedback and pain points, channeling these insights directly back to Product Management and Engineering to influence the product roadmap and improve the Developer Experience (DX). -Curate World-Class Content: Manage the end-to-end content pipeline, curating keynotes, technical deep-dive sessions, and hands-on labs focused on advanced technical upskilling (AI, coding methodologies). This includes contributing to and reviewing technical content/code samples. -Technical Evangelism: Develop and contribute high-quality technical content (blog posts, tutorials, code samples) to the Trimble Developer program, focused on helping partners build, deploy, and scale their integrations. -Accelerate Partner Success: Design business tracks focused on commercial enablement to accelerate the success of partners via the Trimble Marketplace. -Unify Ecosystem: Oversee the consolidation of existing programs (e.g., SketchUp/Tekla DevCamp) into the unified 2026 conference. Develop and launch an annual Ecosystem -Dimensions Collaboration: Coordinate execution logistics with the Trimble Dimensions team, ensuring a cohesive event experience and strategically highlighting ecosystem partners on the expo floor. -Define the Vision: Establish the Developer Conference as the definitive platform for sharing Trimble’s short- and long-term Product Roadmaps (including APIs and AI), driving technical alignment, and soliciting direct developer feedback. -Organizational Liaison: Act as the central point of accountability for coordinating content and resource contributions across Trimble's AECO and Field Systems product teams. -Market Representation: Represent Trimble at external industry events, actively fostering relationships with developers, influencers, and key technology partners.

Requirements

  • developer lifecycle
  • sdks/apis
  • communication
  • conference management
  • developer relations
  • project coordination

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of the developer lifecycle, SDKs/APIs, App Marketplaces, and the business models of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical topics to large audiences and influence executive stakeholders. -Proven experience defining the vision and managing the entire content pipeline for large-scale developer conferences (e.g., 200+ attendees). -5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Developer Relations (DevRel), Technical Program Management, or a related role focused on platform adoption. -Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple, geographically dispersed product lines (AECO, Field Systems).

The Company

About Trimble Inc.

-Offers integrated solutions across construction, agriculture, and transportation. -Cutting-edge technology streamlines workflows and improves efficiency. -Provides both hardware and software solutions, focusing on automation, geospatial data, and real-time analytics. -Notable projects include smart city infrastructure, autonomous vehicles, and precision farming systems. -Played a key role in developing GPS technology and transforming resource management. -Solutions help achieve higher productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Geospatial

Engineering and Construction

Field Solutions

Mobile Solutions

Advanced Devices

Transportation and Logistics

Field Service Management

Telecommunications

Utilities

Construction Logistics

Forestry

Aerial Survey

Civil Construction

Earthworks

Mining

Military and Defense

Automotive

Telecommunications

Mapping and Navigation

Surveying

Mobile Mapping

Enterprise

Water Resources

Infrastructure

Buildings