Software Engineering Team Lead

About this role

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, q uality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospati al, government, transportation, and more.

Field Syst ems : 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 transfor mation across your field op erations.

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 li ve, 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 p roactive "doers."

Software Engineering Team Lead, Engineering Manager, Control Systems Engineer, Positioning Algorithms, State Estimation, New Product Introduction, NPI, Systems Engineering, Field Systems, Software Development Lifecycle, Dayton Engineering Jobs

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? No Commission Eligible? No 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: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate,

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