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Platform Software Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Build the Future of Intelligent Construction as a Software Engineer (AI Foundation)! Ready to ... platforms for global contractors, ensuring every AI-driven insight is reliable, secure, and ...

Staff Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$150K - $185K/yr

The Company's cloud-based, software as a service ("SaaS") platform enables dealerships to manage ... NET as Developer. * Has experience developing web APIs * At least 7 years' experience working with ...

Build the Future of Intelligent Construction as a Software Engineer (AI Foundation)! Ready to ... platforms for global contractors, ensuring every AI-driven insight is reliable, secure, and ...

Senior Software Engineer

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$126K - $167K/yr

Challenges will include computational geometry, high-performance data-structures, multi-threading, and multi-platform support. You will be part of a group of senior software engineers and architects ...

Staff Software Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

The Company's cloud-based, software as a service ("SaaS") platform enables dealerships to manage ... NET as Developer. * Has experience developing web APIs * At least 7 years' experience working with ...

Software Engineer 2

Portland, OR

$103K - $141K/yr

Knowledge of containerization concepts, Wordpress.org (or similar CMS platforms), and modern ... software engineer I in the completion of assigned projects. (0-5%) Provides technical input to ...

Lead engineering design for microservices powering IaaS platform components * Author and maintain ... Strong software design skills with fluency in object-oriented and functional programming

Senior Software Engineer

Portland, OR

$129K - $171K/yr

Senior Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer at Resource Data, you will join a team of ... Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures

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How much do platform software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for platform software engineer in Portland, OR is $65.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.35 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are platform software engineers?

Platform software engineers are professionals who design, develop, and maintain the foundational software systems that support applications and services. They build and optimize the core infrastructure, frameworks, and tools that enable other engineers to create reliable and scalable products. Their work ensures that platforms are robust, efficient, and able to handle the needs of both developers and end users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Platform Software Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Platform Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills in languages like Java, C++, or Python, a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, and experience with distributed systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is typically expected. Excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help engineers work efficiently on complex projects and within cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the development of robust, scalable platforms that support business needs and enable seamless product delivery.

How does a Platform Software Engineer typically collaborate with other teams within an organization?

Platform Software Engineers work closely with a variety of teams, including product development, DevOps, and infrastructure, to build and maintain scalable and reliable foundational systems. They often coordinate with application engineers to ensure platform features meet the needs of end users and support efficient deployment. Regular communication and joint planning sessions are common, as platform changes can impact multiple products and services. This cross-functional collaboration ensures the platform evolves in a way that supports the organization's technical and business goals.
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Infographic showing various Platform Software Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,817 per year, or $65.8 per hour.
Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Trimble, Inc.

Lake Oswego, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Trimble rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Build the Future of Intelligent Construction as a Software Engineer (AI Foundation)!
Ready to revolutionize the construction industry by moving beyond basic automation to production-ready AI? As a key member of our AI Foundation team, you will build the scalable, agent-enabled infrastructure that powers the next generation of cloud-based platforms for global contractors, ensuring every AI-driven insight is reliable, secure, and impactful at 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.
AECO: The Trimble AECO segment provides digital construction solutions that increase precision and productivity for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will be at the heart of Trimble's fundamental shift toward AI-integrated workflows. You won't just be experimenting; you will be building the core technical infrastructure that transitions AI initiatives from the lab to production. By developing reusable frameworks and safety governance, you will directly influence how millions of users interact with intelligent, cloud-based construction technology.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
  • Integrate Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4o/o-series (OpenAI), and Gemini (Google) APIs into globally deployed construction platforms alongside Azure AI services
  • Translate architectural designs into performant, scalable code, integrating Azure AI and OpenAI into global platforms.
  • Establish the "ground truth" infrastructure by implementing traceability and monitoring systems to ensure AI safety and ethical guardrails.
  • Create shared internal libraries and API wrappers that empower product teams across the division to adopt AI capabilities rapidly.
  • Drive engineering consistency through shared tools and documentation that promote industry best practices.
  • Design and ship agentic workflows using LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and MCP-based tooling for complex, multi-step construction data tasks
  • Spearhead the development of agent-enabled systems capable of handling complex data tasks for large-scale construction operations.

Essential Skills & Experience
  • 3-5 years of production experience in C#/.NET, TypeScript, or Python
  • Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and solving complex technical problems independently.
  • Daily fluency with AI-powered development tools: VSCode, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and AI coding assistants as part of your standard workflow
  • Hands-on experience with one or more frontier model APIs: Claude, GPT, or Gemini

Tools & stack you'll work in
  • AI/agent: LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, MCP protocol, Azure AI Foundry, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering
  • Cloud/data: Azure (ACI, ACR, AKS), Databricks, Kafka, Unity Catalog, REST/OpenAPI
  • Dev tooling: VSCode, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Actions, Docker, Azure DevOps
  • Frontend: React, Vite, TypeScript

Bonus Points For:
  • Experience working within a large-scale global organization.
  • Familiarity with architectural design principles.
  • Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, or GitHub Actions.

Logistics:
Location: Lake Oswego, OR (Onsite)
Travel Requirement: 10%
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."
Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Hiring Range
$122,500.00-$168,400.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
Yes
Commission Eligible?
No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button located in this posting.
Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values-Belong, Innovate, and Grow-we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under "Corporate Governance."
Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.
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