Firmware Engineering Manager

About Trimble and the Role

Trimble Inc. is an industrial technology firm committed to revolutionizing global workflows by providing solutions that bridge digital and physical realms. Their innovations improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across sectors such as construction, geospatial, and transportation. Within the Civil Construction Field Systems department, this role focuses on advancing automation and precision positioning technologies that impact key industries worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a skilled engineering team specializing in embedded system development.
• Oversee the full firmware development lifecycle, from hardware initialization to final product deployment.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and system architects to convert complex technical requirements into feasible plans.
• Provide senior technical mentorship and act as an escalation point for complicated system challenges.
• Promote a culture of continuous enhancement, emphasizing modern CI/CD practices and high-quality standards.
• Set strategic direction for embedded firmware integrating advanced sensor technologies like IMU, GNSS, and laser to boost heavy machinery productivity.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams, including hiring and performance coaching.
• Strong programming expertise in C, C++, and Python languages.
• Practical experience with Embedded Linux systems, Yocto build frameworks, and hardware bring-up and debugging.
• A bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or comparable qualifications.
• Proficiency with development tools such as Git and Jira and familiarity with Continuous Integration methodologies.

Logistics and Work Environment

• Work location: Christchurch, New Zealand office, providing opportunities for collaboration and personal development.
• Limited travel expected, under 5% annually based on project requirements.
• Work benefits include free parking, a fully-equipped gym, changing facilities, table tennis, and a socially active team environment.

Why Join Trimble?

• Contribute to impactful projects that enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in critical industries.
• Become part of a supportive and visionary team that values innovation and pragmatic solutions.
• Experience an entrepreneurial work culture that encourages ownership and proactive initiative.

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Trimble emphasizes its core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate, fostering a culture where employees feel valued and empowered to develop careers and innovate continuously.