Firmware Engineering Manager

Your Title: Firmware Engineering Manager

Job Location: Christchurch NZ

Our Department: CCFS (Civil Construction Field Systems)

Ready to drive technical strategy and lead a high-impact team developing robust embedded solutions Join Civil Construction Field Systems and see your leadership directly enable world-class automation and precision positioning technology that transforms major global industries.

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 quality safety and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions our technology empowers professionals in construction geospatial government transportation and more.

Field Systems: 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.

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

What Makes This Role Great:

• Lead the technical direction for embedded solutions that utilise cutting-edge sensor technologies (IMU GNSS laser) to empower heavy equipment and increase operator productivity

• Directly influence the success of a world-leading grade control and automation

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Guide and manage a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering robust embedded solutions

• Direct the entire firmware development lifecycle from initial hardware bring-up through to final production deployment

• Partner with product managers and architects to translate complex requirements into clear actionable technical plans

• Serve as a senior technical mentor and critical escalation point to navigate complex system challenges

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement setting high standards for development using modern CI/CD practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams including recruitment and performance coaching

• Strong technical background with proficiency in C C and Python

• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux build systems like the Yocto Project and hardware bring-up/debugging

• Bachelors degree in Software Electronics Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Deep familiarity with modern development tools like Git Jira and formal Continuous Integration (CI) methodologies.

Logistics:

Travel Requirement: <5% (Approximately once per year depending on project needs)

Location: Christchurch New Zealand (In Office)

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.

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact.

We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

• Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll 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. Were 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. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

Keywords: Firmware Embedded Engineering Manager C C Python Embedded Linux Yocto Hardware Bring-up CI/CD GNSS Automation Grade Control

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

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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