Lead the Future of Construction Tech as our Senior Development Lead (C++ API Focus)

Ready to shape the future of construction technology while leading a brand-new team from the ground up? We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Lead to act as our technical anchor for the Earthworks API. You will pioneer AI-assisted engineering practices, guide our Integrations Enabler Team in Christchurch, and build the critical API integrations that empower machine operators and construction professionals across the globe.

About Us

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, modelling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimise 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.

What Makes This Role Great

In this role, you will lead the formation of a brand-new, purpose-built C++ team from the ground up. You will have technical influence on the Earthworks API, enabling critical integrations that improve construction efficiency globally. By championing AI-leveraged engineering and modern delivery standards, you will directly influence how our software is built, making a tangible impact on the products our customers rely on daily.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Spearhead the technical direction of the Integrations Enabler Team, guiding the team from formation through to delivery.

• Architect and review high-quality C++ components that power our Earthworks API.

• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tooling within this new team to drive engineering efficiency and throughput.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and global teams to align API development with critical product needs.

• Mentor junior team members and act as a technical resource across the CCFS engineering division.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrable senior-level expertise in C++ software development.

• Proven experience leading a small engineering team or acting as a technical lead on significant projects.

• Strong understanding of the full software engineering lifecycle, including automated testing and continuous delivery.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple international time zones.

Bonus Points For

• Practical experience with GNSS, IMU, or other positioning and sensor technologies.

• Hands-on experience leveraging AI coding assistants in professional development workflows.

• Knowledge of the grade-control, construction, or heavy-equipment industry domains.

Logistics

Eligibility: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Location: Christchurch, NZ

Our office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), is the engineering centre 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. Being located in the office provides opportunities to learn from and collaborate with many like-minded individuals from across the company.

Travel Requirement: Occasional

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. 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 are 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 will find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored, empowering proactive doers.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer medical insurance, life insurance, an on-site gym, an employee stock purchase plan, and a discretionary bonus to support your well-being and growth.

Keywords: C++, Software Engineering Lead, API Development, Christchurch Jobs, Construction Technology, Trimble, Team Leadership, Technical Anchor, Earthworks API

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

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