Software Team Lead

Trimble Inc. • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Future of Heavy Machinery as our next Software Team Lead (CTCT)! Are you ready to steer a high-performing team in creating industry-leading software that powers the world's most advanced heavy construction machinery? In this pivotal role at CTCT, you will blend technical expertise with leadership to build scalable, interoperable grade control products that redefine how global leaders like Caterpillar operate on the job site. 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. 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. About Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks. What Makes This Role Great: In this role, you will be at the forefront of the Machine System - Integration and Commissioning group, directly influencing the deployment of next-generation grade control products and shaping the future of autonomous and integrated heavy machinery.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• You bring 5+ years of experience in various Engineering roles with a deep understanding of product development.
• You are a natural leader with the ability to provide technical direction and supervision to a professional staff.
• You possess strong project management and organizational skills to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience leading software development teams, including coaching and conflict management.
• Technical proficiency in C++ and Web/Angular development.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) development and utilizing AI tools for software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, UX designers, and specialists to foster a culture of collaborative innovation.
• Spearhead the development of integrated machine system software that enables interoperability across global heavy equipment platforms.
• Drive engineering excellence by growing a culture of innovative efficiency through the implementation of cutting-edge AI tools.
• Own the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality product maintenance and new product introductions are delivered predictably.
• Establish and execute team-level strategies to solve complex technical challenges for critical construction technologies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees