Software Team Lead

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

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.

Key Exciting 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.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.

Bonus Points For:

• 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.

Logistics:

Location: Dayton, OH or Peoria, IL (Onsite, 4 days 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

Pay Rate Type

Bonus Eligible?

Commission Eligible?

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: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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 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.

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