Software Engineer, Rotational Development Program

Software Engineer

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Our Department: Rotational Development Program START DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026

Are you a motivated recent graduate looking to gain a breadth of experience across multiple areas of a global business? Join our team as a Software Engineer, in a unique, two-year Rotational Development Program. This program will accelerate your professional growth, allowing you to rotate through multiple teams and projects to build a broad technical foundation while making a real-world impact.

You will have the opportunity to apply your recently gained knowledge in four different divisions, providing vast opportunities and significant company exposure. Upon completing the 24-month program, we will facilitate your post-program process, supporting you in finding the best position that suits your skills and aligns with business needs. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

What You'll Do

You will complete four 6-month rotations, gaining hands-on experience with daily tasks and impactful projects. Rotations could fall in the following areas:

• Test Engineer
• DevOps Engineer
• Systems Software Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Research and Development
• Front-end UX/UI Design
• Firmware Software Engineer
• Software Product Manager

Your Characteristics and Skills

• Brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and initiative by actively seeking new concepts, technologies, and opportunities, thinking critically, and driving projects forward without waiting for direction.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and challenges, maintaining an open mindset while balancing multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership potential by guiding team efforts to deliver shared outcomes, inviting and respecting different perspectives, and taking accountability for quality results.
• Operates as a champion for innovation by proactively identifying new and efficient ways to approach work, including exploring and implementing emerging technologies like AI to solve problems and create value.

Required Education & Experience

• BS, or MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• A minimum of one related prior internship or up to three years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Programming ability in either C++, C#, and scripting ability (Ruby, Bash, Perl, Shell, Python, and/or JavaScript).

Preferred Experience

• Recent leadership experience/involvement in university or elsewhere.
• Domain related experience or knowledge with computer vision, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, artificial intelligence, signal processing, image recognition, GNSS or similar.
• Familiarity with the Agile System Development Lifecycle.
• Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to accelerate tasks such as code generation, debugging, and documentation.
• Experience using AI to analyze data and improve efficiency, such as automating repetitive tasks or identifying code patterns.

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

About Your Location

This role is based at Trimble's New Zealand headquarters in Christchurch, on the Little River Link Cycleway. Our campus is home to over 350 Trimble employees, and we've designed it to make your workday as seamless as possible. You'll have access to free parking, secure covered bike sheds, an onsite gym, and showers. We also have an active social club and a collaborative team environment where people are excited to work with leading technology solutions.

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

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 aren't just words—they're 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.