Senior Engineering Director - Reality Capture

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Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. What Makes This Role Great In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary global team at the intersection of hardware and cloud intelligence, directly influencing how the world is mapped and modeled while shaping the future of digital construction and geospatial autonomy. Key Exciting Responsibilities Direct a global, cross-functional engineering organization, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth. Partner with Marketing and Product teams to define and execute long-term strategic roadmaps that maintain our competitive edge. Drive "Time-to-Market" initiatives by optimizing the engineering lifecycle and refining project execution frameworks. Oversee budget forecasting and resource allocation to ensure high-impact alignment with business goals. Serve as a key technical stakeholder to ensure Reality Capture technologies integrate seamlessly into the broader Trimble ecosystem. Essential Skills & Experience 10+ years of experience leading the design and development of complex, high-precision products. Accomplished leader with a track record of delivering through global, cross-functional teams and outstanding communication skills. Proven expertise in Reality Capture technologies such as LiDAR, Photogrammetry, or 3D Scanning. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific or engineering field. Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle where hardware meets edge and cloud computing. Exceptional ability to identify technical risks early and provide decisive, strategic solutions. Bonus Points For Experience scaling engineering organizations across multiple global sites. Background in embedding advanced data processing into customer-facing cloud workflows. Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in German or French would be highly advantageous Logistics Location: Paris, France or Jena, Germany Travel Requirement: 20% Why You'll Love Working With Us At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"-we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact . We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work. Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers." Engineering Director, Reality Capture, LiDAR, 3D Scanning, Photogrammetry, Hardware Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Technology, Product Development, Technology Leadership, Computer Vision. Senior Engineering Director - Reality Capture Bereit, die physische und digitale Welt zu verbinden, indem Sie die nächste Generation hochpräziser Sensortechnologie vorantreiben? Trimble sucht eine visionäre Führungspersönlichkeit, die Innovationen in unserer Reality-Capture-Organisation vorantreibt. Trimble ist ein globales Technologieunternehmen, das die physische und digitale Welt miteinander verbindet und so die Art und Weise verändert, wie Arbeit erledigt wird. Durch kontinuierliche Innovationen in präziser Positionierung, Modellierung und Datenanalyse ermöglicht Trimble essenzielle Branchen wie Bauwesen, Geodäsie und Transport. Ob es darum geht, Kunden

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Lead Our Future in Reality Capture as our Senior Engineering Director! Ready to bridge the physical and digital worlds by leading the next generation of high-fidelity sensing technology? Trimble is looking for a visionary leader to drive innovation in our Reality Capture organization.

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