Software Engineering Team Lead

Trimble; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 136,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Time off plans and retirement plans

Tax savings plans for health, and care

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Trimble is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to direct a high‑performing engineering group focused on positioning and control systems. You will guide complex software lifecycles and deliver impactful solutions across global field systems from Dayton, OH.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and cross‑functional execution. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in software/systems engineering, with strong SDLC knowledge and proven project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field.
• 5+ years in software or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and product development processes.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coach and empower an engineering team to foster collaborative relationships across cross‑functional groups and achieve key business goals.
• Establish team-level strategies to solve complex technical challenges across 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.
• Apply foundational product development expertise to guide conceptual design, data analysis, requirements management, and failure resolution.
• Collaborate with business leaders, suppliers, and key stakeholders to advance technology solutions impacting global field systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Communication

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Lead Innovation and Growth as our Software Engineering Team Lead! Ready to direct cutting-edge control systems and positioning technologies that power global industries? Trimble is seeking an inspiring Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a high‑performing engineering group, drive complex software development lifecycles, and deliver high‑impact positioning solutions to create a world of difference.

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.

Field Systems: Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will hold primary accountability for delivering complex positioning and controls algorithm projects, combining technical leadership with team mentorship to directly influence next‑generation product lifecycles.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Coach and empower an engineering team to foster collaborative relationships across cross‑functional groups and achieve key business goals.
• Establish team‑level strategies to solve complex technical challenges across 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.
• Apply foundational product development expertise to guide conceptual design, data analysis, requirements management, and failure resolution.
• Collaborate with business leaders, suppliers, and key stakeholders to advance technology solutions impacting global field systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• 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.

Bonus Points For

• 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.

Logistics

Location: Dayton, OH

In Office 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.”

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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 $136,400.00–$187,500.00

Pay Rate Type Salary

Bonus Eligible? Yes

Commission Eligible? No

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Time off plans and retirement plans
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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 Governance->Governance Documents.

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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If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact [e-mail].

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.

For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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.

Candidate Privacy Notices by Country If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact [e-mail].