Lead Embedded Systems Security Architect

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Lead Embedded Systems Security Architect

Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Our Department: Horizontal GNSS R&D

Role: Architect the Future of Secure Positioning:
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Step into a high-impact role where you will define the security standards for world-class GNSS technology. We are seeking a technical leader to safeguard our core receivers, bridging the gap between sophisticated embedded systems and modern cybersecurity to ensure Trimble remains the most trusted name in precision.

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.

• Architect Secure Workflows: Design and implement robust security frameworks and networking protocols for high-end GNSS receivers to defend against evolving cyber threats.
• Lead Technical Security: Act as the primary authority on cybersecurity issues, identifying system weaknesses and collaborating with global teams to document and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Product Marketing and various Trimble divisions to translate complex security requirements into high-performance, user-centric features.
• Innovate Systems Architecture: Specify and define software architectures capable of being deployed across multiple operating systems for next-generation product development.
• Collaborate Globally: Interface with the Trimble Cloud team and international R&D hubs to ensure seamless, secure communication across the entire product ecosystem.

• Cybersecurity Focus: Demonstrated expertise in designing secure workflows and implementing defensive security measures in embedded environments.
• Networking Competence: Deep understanding of networking and communication protocols.
• Embedded Development: Significant experience with C/C++ and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including primitives like mutexes, semaphores, and task priorities.
• Linux Proficiency: Solid knowledge of Embedded Linux and various Linux distributions.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, such as product marketing, to drive security requirements.

• Experience with GNSS or high-precision positioning technology.
• Knowledge of cloud-to-device secure integration.
• Experience transitioning legacy systems to next-generation software architectures.

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)
• Travel Requirement: 0%

Compensation: Trimble provides a compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay for this position. This range is based on a full-time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant s sex or other status protected by law.

Hiring Range

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Pay Rate Type Salary

Bonus Eligible? Yes

Commission Eligible? No

Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Final date to receive applications: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and celebrate differences and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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