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Graduate Software Engineer

AT Trimble
Trimble

Graduate Software Engineer

Christchurch, New Zealand

Your Title: Graduate Software Engineer

Job Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Our Department: Multiple Across New Zealand

Jumpstart your graduate journey here and come influence the evolution of industry leading technology. Consider this your front row ticket to be part of the change revolution.

....Strap yourself in as this is no ordinary graduate career path.

What You Will Do

As a Graduate Software Engineer in one of our delivery teams within Trimble Field Systems or CTCT, you'll create dynamic, cross-platform, system features that help heavy equipment owners, operators, and technicians do their jobs more efficiently, more effectively, and better than the competition. You will be accountable for the development of high-quality software that hits the mark for what customers need, for working with your team to improve the development process, and doing it all within a large global development framework that is always evolving.

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Along with your team, you will predominantly be working on the development and evolution of our Earthworks system, with a focus on cloud connectivity and data services.

On a daily basis, this will look like:
  • Collaborating with team members on development and test scope, architecture, and other development activities
  • Working with application domain experts and other software developers across multiple international sites to deliver identified customer value
  • Development and evolution of solutions on embedded Linux and native Android, using C++, Java, and Kotlin
  • Demonstrating a set of fundamental software engineering skills that result in predictability in engineering, scheduling, and the quality of products developed.

What you'll bring?

Along with being a team player, with strong work prioritisation skills and a collaborative communication and working style, you will also:
  • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, mathematics, mechatronics, or equivalent experience
  • Some experience developing embedded software in C++
  • Demonstrate expertise in the development of native Android applications
  • Have experience working within a full engineering process involving specification, development, automated testing, continuous delivery, and documentation.
About Your Location

Based at Trimble's NZ headquarters in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), securely covered bike sheds, an onsite gym, showers, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.

At Trimble, you'll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble, including more than 400 people in New Zealand, are passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better, more sustainable future.

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

About Our Field Systems Division

Trimble Geospatial provides solutions to industry using high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering, and GIS service companies, governments, utilities, and transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications, and office software for processing, modeling, and data analytics.

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Client-provided location(s): Christchurch, New Zealand
Job ID: Trimble-R43749
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program