Engineering Project Team Leader
Christchurch - New Zealand
Job Summary
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Looking for career progression where you get to lead an awesome team but still remain hands-on technical at the same time
What You Will Do
As a Software Engineering Manager with CTCT youll have the unique opportunity to lead inspire and support one of our software engineering product teams implementing features in software developed for technicians and operators of earthmoving and paving machines. Our software is used on machines like Dozers and Excavators using lasers and GPS. It helps enable these machines to work at level heights. Dont take our word for it join us in the field sit onboard and see for yourself how our technology is literally groundbreaking!
What youll be doing:
Leading inspiring and supporting an existing team of software engineers and alpha testers including goal setting performance management and career planning
Providing technical guidance to team members and helping to remove roadblocks for them.
Development and evolution of solutions on embedded Linux using C and web applications using Angular and TypeScript
Facilitating the efficient application of each persons time to prioritize work by allocation and monitoring of tasks at a level of detail appropriate to each person Youll have a genuine interest in developing yourself as well as others
Collaborating across geographically dispersed CTCT sites to drive continuous improvements in software development processes.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience you should bring:
Experience in at least one of the following but ideally two: C / Web Development
Previously led projects and owned them through to completion
Ability to work proactively with limited direction and manage projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced constantly changing environment across multiple time zones
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Demonstrable solid experience working as a Software Engineer at the Senior/Lead level
Working with globally dispersed teams is a plus.
About Your Location
Based at Trimbles NZ headquarters in Christchurch enjoy free parking an onsite gym an active social club and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.
Please Note: Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
About Our CTCT Division the CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries using technologies such as GPS optical total stations lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:
May 6 2026 - May 21 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.