Principal Software Engineer

Lead the Future of Machine Control: Senior C++ Software Engineer Ready to take ownership of complex engineering challenges and shape the future of heavy equipment automation? Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is looking for a hands-on technical lead to design and build high-performance software for state-of-the-art machine-control systems. Step into a high-impact role where your expertise in modern C++ and Linux directly influences site safety, productivity, and the next generation of earthmoving technology! 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. About CTCT: Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble Inc. This division develops positioning, control and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, IMUs, 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. For more information on currently developed products, see http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks What Makes This Role Great: We are seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in C++ to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for machine-control applications. This role is part of the Integration and Commissioning product group within Trimble's CTCT division, which develops and supports systems software, commissioning workflows, and infrastructure that enables the Machine System Software solution across a range of grade control machines. In this role, you will apply your expertise in C++, object-oriented design, multithreaded systems, and Linux environments to deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions. As a technical lead, you will take ownership of complex engineering problems, contribute to software architecture and design decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional and distributed teams. While remaining hands-on in software development, you will provide technical guidance to engineers, lead technical discussions and code reviews, and help drive consistent engineering practices across the team. Key Exciting Responsibilities: Software Design & Development - Design and implement C++ software for complex machine-control applications, leveraging multithreading in Linux environments to ensure high-performance execution. - Deliver and support software components that enable efficient commissioning workflows and seamless machine integration within the Trimble Earthworks ecosystem. - Translate high-level system requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. - Apply object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and coding best practices to develop reliable, maintainable, and high-performance software. Technical Leadership Lead design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for commissioning and machine-integration software. Take technical ownership of complex software components and problems, leading technical re