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Principal Solutions Engineers sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and enterprise sales, making them strong H-1B candidates when the role requires a specific engineering or computer science degree. Many employers in cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and enterprise software have active H-1B filing histories for this title.
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Transform the Future of Infrastructure: Principal Sales Solutions Architect – Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Are you ready to lead the digital revolution in civil infrastructure and transportation? As our Principal Sales Solutions Architect, you will serve as a high-impact visionary, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world asset management. You will empower public sector leaders and global infrastructure owners to adopt connected workflows that drive safer, more sustainable, and highly efficient project delivery across the entire asset lifecycle.
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 the strategic architect of digital transformation for the public sector, directly influencing how global infrastructure is designed, built, and maintained. You will have the unique opportunity to position the Trimble Unity Suite as a premier Connected Data Environment, shaping industry standards for interoperability and data continuity that will define the future of civil engineering and asset management.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Lead high-level engagement with public sector owners to implement connected workflows across civil design, survey, construction, and asset management.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to infrastructure agencies, aligning digital tools with complex business needs to achieve data continuity across systems like Autodesk, Bentley, and ESRI.
- Design and document scalable technical solutions, including API integration strategies and platform sustainability models for the Unity Suite.
- Represent Trimble as a thought leader at major industry events and conferences to promote Asset Lifecycle Management innovation and gather field insights.
- Facilitate the creation of high-impact demo content and training materials to enable internal teams and global partners in delivering world-class client outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of expertise in civil construction, design, or infrastructure technology with a deep understanding of capital project delivery.
- Proven experience with CDE platforms such as Trimble Connect or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Strong ability to assess complex business challenges and translate them into technical workflows and ROI-driven solutions.
- Exceptional communication and influence skills, with a track record of engaging senior-level stakeholders and government agencies.
- Educational background in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
Bonus Points For:
- Direct experience working with Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies or large-scale government infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with IFC/open BIM standards, ESRI data integration, and middleware solutions.
- Prior experience in software development scoping, implementation planning, and cross-functional team enablement.
Logistics:
Location: Westminster, CO (Hybrid) or Remote
Travel Requirement: 25%
Compensation: 200k +/- OTE; Salary + Variable
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."
Solutions Architect, Asset Lifecycle Management, Civil BIM, Trimble Unity, Trimble Connect, Infrastructure Technology, Digital Transformation, Public Sector Sales, Interoperability, Construction Tech
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
$143,300.00–$202,200.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
No
Commission Eligible?
Yes
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.
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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Map your degree to the SOC code
Principal Solutions Engineer roles often map to SOC code 15-1299 or 15-1251. Confirm your degree field aligns with the specific occupation USCIS will evaluate, since a mismatch between your credential and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III and Level IV wages for your target metro area before you enter salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage the employer certifies on the LCA.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Some enterprise software and research-adjacent firms have affiliations with universities or nonprofits that qualify them as cap-exempt filers. A cap-exempt employer can file your H-1B petition any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
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Filter Principal Solutions Engineer roles by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this specific occupation code.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before accepting
Ask the recruiter whether a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is listed as a minimum requirement in the job description, not just preferred. USCIS will scrutinize the job posting itself when evaluating specialty occupation status for solutions engineering roles.
Time your start date around premium processing
If your employer files after April 1 for an October 1 start, standard processing can run several months. Confirm whether your employer will use USCIS premium processing so you and your manager can plan onboarding and project assignments without ambiguity.
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Find Principal Solutions Engineer JobsPrincipal Solutions Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Solutions Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the job description is written. USCIS requires the role to mandate a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field as a minimum requirement, not just a preference. Principal Solutions Engineer positions that require a computer science, engineering, or information systems degree typically qualify, but broadly worded postings that accept any bachelor's degree can draw an RFE. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports specialty occupation status when the technical requirements are clearly documented.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Cloud infrastructure, enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, and networking hardware companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for Principal Solutions Engineer titles, based on DOL LCA disclosure data. These employers regularly certify LCAs for senior-level technical sales and implementation roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change solutions engineering roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA reflecting the updated role, title, and worksite. If the role or location changes materially, an amended petition may also be required.
How does remote or multi-site work affect my H-1B as a solutions engineer?
Solutions engineers often work across multiple client sites or from home, which creates LCA compliance obligations. Your employer must file a new LCA or an amended H-1B petition if you're working at a location not covered by the original filing. Short-term placements under 60 days may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but sustained remote work in a different metro area requires a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for that location.
What documentation should I gather before my employer starts the H-1B filing?
Provide your employer with your transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S. A degree evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in a relevant technical field is especially important for three-year international degrees. Also prepare a detailed description of your day-to-day duties, since USCIS will assess whether the actual work performed requires a specific technical degree, not just the job title.
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