Software Engineering Team Lead

Trimble Inc. • Dayton, OH

5d • $136,400 - $187,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Trimble is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide an engineering group and deliver complex positioning and controls algorithm projects. The role combines technical leadership with team mentorship and carries primary accountability for influencing next-generation product lifecycles. The position is based in the office in Dayton, Ohio, with a 10% travel requirement.

The role focuses on control systems and positioning technologies for Trimble Field Systems, which develops hardware, software, and services connecting field sites to offices across industries such as civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, and utilities. The team lead will guide software development from concept through delivery, working with cross-functional groups, business leaders, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet quality, cost, and time-to-market targets.

Trimble describes its culture as purpose-driven, collaborative, supportive, and entrepreneurial, with a focus on real-world impact, sustainability, ownership, and belonging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in software or systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycles and product development processes.
• Strong project management, organizational, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) workflows.
• Technical background in Control and State Estimation Theory.
• Proven track record in coaching, mentoring, and facilitating the development of engineering teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach and empower an engineering team, fostering collaboration across functions and helping achieve business goals.
• Establish team-level strategies to solve technical challenges in positioning, control algorithms, and system component design.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle to meet quality, cost, and time-to-market targets for new product introductions.
• Guide conceptual design, data analysis, requirements management, and failure resolution using product development expertise.
• Collaborate with business leaders, suppliers, and key stakeholders to advance technology solutions for global field systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Time-off plans and retirement plans.
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses, offered by most businesses.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager