Software Engineering Management

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Role: Software Manager (Hands-On Technical Lead) Experience Level: 8–12+ years (with 2+ years in technical leadership) Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time About CTCT CTCT is a world-leading joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar. We create cutting-edge grade control and automation products that revolutionize the paving, construction, landfill, and mining industries. From compact landscaping equipment to massive 800-tonne mining excavators, our technology makes operators safer and more productive. We specialize in high-accuracy positioning and automation by leveraging advanced technologies like IMU, GNSS, Laser, Optical, and Sonic sensors. Joining CTCT means working at the intersection of heavy machinery and real-time software innovation with the backing of two industry giants. Role Purpose As a Software Manager, you will lead, inspire, and support a product-focused engineering team building solutions used daily by technicians and operators of CAT earthmoving and paving machines. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will balance writing code and shaping technical architecture with coaching talent and ensuring high-quality delivery across embedded Linux, Android, and web components. Key Responsibilities 🛠️ Hands-On Engineering & Technical Leadership • Active Contributor: Actively write code, contribute to feature development, perform hands-on debugging, and drive defect resolution. • Architecture & Design: Own and contribute to software architecture and detailed design while leading rigorous design and code reviews. • Mentorship: Coach and elevate engineers in modern C++, embedded systems design, multi-threading, profiling, and debugging. 👥 People Leadership & Team Management • Team Leadership: Directly manage a focused team of 4–6 software engineers, taking responsibility for goal setting, mentoring, and performance management. • Execution & Delivery: Remove technical and operational roadblocks, clarify priorities, and allocate work effectively to meet delivery milestones. • Culture Builder: Foster a continuous learning environment that values clean code, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence. ⚙️ Delivery, Process & Agile Engineering • SDF Alignment: Ensure strict adherence to the CTCT Software Development Framework (SDF). • Agile Rigor: Guide the team through backlog grooming, sprint planning, system integration, and defect triage. • DevOps Excellence: Champion clean code standards, thorough documentation, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and build health. 🌐 Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration • Multidisciplinary Alignment: Partner closely with systems, controls, sensor, and hardware engineering teams to integrate complex features. • Global Impact: Collaborate with geographically dispersed CTCT engineering sites to align with global leadership and drive continuous process improvements. What You Bring to the Team Required Technical Qualifications • 8–12+ years of total software development experience, including 2+ years in formal technical leadership or engineering management roles. • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related engineering field. • Core C++ & Linux: Strong, hands-on C++ development experience tailored for Embedded Linux environments. • Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of embedded systems, concurrency, multi-threading, and performance optimization. • Sensors & Positioning: Familiarity with high-accuracy positioning and sensor technologies (GNSS, IMU, Laser, Optical, Sonic). • Modern Tooling: High proficiency with Git, CI/CD integration pipelines, automated testing, and structured code review workflows. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • Web technology exposure with Angular and TypeScript. • System-level understanding of Caterpillar heavy equipment, hydraulics, or machine control systems. • Background in robotics, machine control, or autonomous guidance systems. • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and field deployment for machine-impacting software. Core Competencies • Hands-On Builder Mindset: A strong sense of technical ownership and a passion for getting into the code. • People Developer: Proven ability to motivate, coach, and grow high-performing engineering talent. • Strategic Communication: Clear, effective communicator capable of managing cross-functional and global stakeholders. • Proactive Execution: Excellent planning, prioritization, and proactive risk management capabilities. Why Join Us? • The Best of Both Worlds: Get the agility and innovation of a product-driven engineering team backed by the scale and resources of Trimble and Caterpillar. • Real-World Impact: Write software that directly controls multi-tonne machinery, shaping the future of global construction and mining automation. • Collaborative Growth: Work alongside top-tier domain experts in high-accuracy positioning, robotics, and machine controls. Ready to lead the future of machine auto