Software Engineer

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

• Category: Software Engineering

Description

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Our department: Trimble Civil Field Solutions construction.trimble.com/earthworks

Interested in shaping the future of how we build? 

As a Software Engineer with Trimble's Civil Field Solutions team, you'll be a key player in developing on-machine solutions for heavy construction equipment, (examples: bulldozers, excavators, and pavers).

You'll join a team building applications that enhance operator efficiency and safety through automation and productivity tools. These applications gather sensor data via various communication technologies (CAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular, and serial), process it in near real-time, and communicate with onboard users, cloud endpoints, and other field systems. 

And the best part? You'll see your work come to life firsthand by testing your applications in real-time at our heavy construction equipment site, a dedicated space right here on campus!

Primary Tech Stack: 

Your work will center around the backend Rust application, running on embedded Linux devices with web-based user interfaces. 

What Skills & Experience You Should Bring:

• Embedded Linux experience is required. Linux programming experience will be considered as an alternative. This role involves significant work with embedded Linux.

• Systems programming experience is required. While we use Rust, prior experience isn't necessary. Experience with C, C++, or Zig will make learning Rust easy, and we offer training.

• Although this is a backend Software Engineering role, experience or a strong understanding of web application programming (e.g., HTML, CSS, Java, and JavaScript) is important, as our web UI is built with these technologies.

• A deep understanding of software development methodologies, test tools, frameworks and best practices to develop software utilizing one or more programming languages.

• 8 years or more of relevant or related Software Engineering experience. 

Nice to have, not required:

• Experience with communication protocols (CAN, TCP, HTTP, etc.) and real-time systems design.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage complex software development projects that design scalable and robust software solutions to meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

• Interact with stakeholders (product managers, senior leadership) to communicate project status, risks, and opportunities. Act as a lead member of the support team, addressing production incidents and responding promptly to customer and stakeholder inquiries.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, objectives, and timelines. Collaborate on strategic planning and technical roadmaps.

• Write and review high-quality, maintainable code, setting the standard for best coding practices. Contribute to the development and maintenance of coding standards, best practices, and software development processes.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, sharing your knowledge within the organization.

• Mentor junior Software Engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to foster their professional growth and innovation.

About Trimble:

Dedicated to the world’s tomorrow, Trimble is a technology company delivering solutions that enable our customers to work in new ways to measure, build, grow and move goods for a better quality of life. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products and enterprise lifecycle solutions to industry cloud services, Trimble is transforming critical industries such as construction, geospatial, agriculture and transportation to power an interconnected world of work. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com

Our division:

Trimble Civil Field Solutions develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries. These products utilize technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. They are used in a variety of applications where accurate horizontal and vertical guidance is essential for machine operators.

More information on currently developed products can be found at: construction.trimble.com/earthworks

Education Information:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field

OR

A degree can generally be substituted with relevant work experience and/or a certificate/training program in addition to the guidelines listed below.

Relevant fields of study include but are not limited to:

• Computer Science

• Computer Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Information Technology

Company

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Trimble

Positioning-centric information is changing the way people, businesses and governments work throughout the world. By applying Trimble's advanced positioning solutions, productivity increases and safety improvements are being realized.

Though best known for GPS technology, Trimble integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Its integrated solutions allow customers to collect, manage and analyze complex information faster and easier, making them more productive, efficient and profitable.

Trimble products are used in over 150 countries around the world. Employees in more than 35 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support our customers.

For over 35 years, Trimble has created unique positioning products that help customers grow their business. Our portfolio includes over 1,000 patents and serves as the basis for the broadest positioning offerings in the industry. Trimble augments its organic product development with strategic acquisitions to bring the latest positioning technologies to a wider market.