Software Engineering Team Lead

Trimble Inc; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble Inc. invites a Senior/Lead software engineer to Christchurch, NZ, to lead a small, high-performing team within the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies division.

The role blends mentorship with hands-on work on embedded Linux, C++, and web technologies across earthmoving and paving applications. You will mentor engineers, guide architecture decisions, and drive features across time zones, shaping how heavy machinery leverages GPS, lasers, and software to improve productivity and

Qualifications

• Senior or Lead level software engineer with proven leadership.
• Proficiency in C++ and web development.
• Experience delivering projects end-to-end across time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a small software team through goal setting, career planning, and performance management.
• Provide technical leadership and remove blockers to facilitate the development of embedded Linux and web-based applications using C++, Angular, and TypeScript.
• Drive continuous improvements in software development processes by collaborating across geographically dispersed CTCT sites.
• Prioritize and allocate tasks effectively to ensure efficient delivery of software features for earthmoving and paving solutions.

Skills

C++

Web Development

Angular

TypeScript

Embedded Linux

Team Leadership

Job description

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Lead a small, high-performing software team in Construction Tech!

Are you ready to accelerate your career by leading a high-impact team while staying hands-on with cutting-edge technology? At Trimble, our Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies division is revolutionising how the world builds by integrating GPS, lasers, and software into heavy machinery. If you are passionate about mentoring engineers and crafting solutions that physically reshape the landscape, we want you to join our collaborative team in Christchurch.

About Us

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT)

The CTCT division is a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar. We develop positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, 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.

What Makes This Role Great

In this Team Lead role, you will bridge the gap between leadership and technical execution, directly guiding the development of software that controls heavy machinery like dozers and excavators. You will be at the forefront of combining embedded Linux and web technologies, making a tangible impact on global construction efficiency while nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

Mentor and develop a small team of software engineers and testers through goal setting, career planning, and performance management.

Provide technical leadership and remove blockers to facilitate the development of embedded Linux and web-based applications using C++, Angular, and TypeScript.

Drive continuous improvements in software development processes by collaborating across geographically dispersed CTCT sites.

Prioritize and allocate tasks effectively to ensure efficient delivery of software features for earthmoving and paving solutions.

Solid professional experience as a Software Engineer at a Senior or Lead level.

Proficiency in C++ and/or Web Development technologies.

Demonstrated success leading and owning projects from conception to completion.

Strong analytical, decision-making, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Experience managing projects within fast-paced environments, ideally across multiple time zones.

Bonus Points For

Prior experience working with globally dispersed engineering teams.

Location

Christchurch, New Zealand (On-site)

Our office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), is the engineering center in our region and home to over 450 staff, offering free parking, an on-site fully featured gym, changing rooms & showers, table tennis, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we are 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 will work on projects that truly matter

Our purpose-driven culture means you will be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.

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.

Be an owner

Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You will find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored, empowering proactive doers.

Keywords

Software Engineering Team Lead, C++, Web Development, Angular, TypeScript, Embedded Linux, GPS Technology, Construction Tech, Team Leadership, Christchurch Jobs.