Embedded Systems Security Architect

We are looking for a hands-on Embedded Systems Security Architect to help define and secure the next generation of mission-critical embedded devices.

In this role, you will serve as a technical architect for security across a portfolio of high-performance embedded products, with a strong focus on network security, secure communications, embedded Linux, and C/C++ development.

You will work closely with engineering, cloud platform, product management, and globally distributed R&D teams to design secure architectures, identify and address vulnerabilities, and influence the long-term technical direction of the product portfolio.

This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership. We are looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on and can move comfortably between architecture, cybersecurity, networking, and embedded software development.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement secure architectures, workflows, and networking protocols for high-performance embedded devices.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing system risks, and driving remediation across engineering teams.
• Define and evolve secure communication architectures between embedded devices and cloud platforms.
• Design software architectures that can support multiple operating systems and future platform evolution.
• Apply embedded security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to translate security requirements into practical product capabilities.
• Collaborate with globally distributed R&D organizations to ensure secure communication and integration across the device ecosystem.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in embedded security, networking, and software architecture.
• Contribute directly to C/C++ development, debugging, architecture, and technical problem-solving.

• Approximately 8+ years of professional experience in embedded systems, cybersecurity, networking, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with networking and communication protocols.
• Proven experience designing secure workflows, architectures, or communication systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with C/C++ in embedded environments.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux and Linux-based operating systems.
• Deep understanding of RTOS concepts, including task scheduling, synchronization, mutexes, semaphores, and related primitives.
• Strong understanding of network security and secure communications.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and work directly with the underlying technology-not only define architecture at a high level.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and influence technical direction without direct people management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GNSS, GPS, or high-precision positioning technologies.
• Experience with secure cloud-to-device communications.
• Experience modernizing legacy embedded platforms or transitioning them to next-generation software architectures.
• Experience with secure communications, device authentication, encryption, or other embedded security mechanisms.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, or other mission-critical technology environments., Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

• High-impact technical role working on mission-critical embedded technology.
• Significant influence over security architecture and long-term product direction.
• Opportunity to work across embedded systems, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud connectivity.
• Hands-on technical environment where your engineering expertise directly impacts the product.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams and international R&D organizations.
• Competitive compensation of $145K-$190K, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 60%.
• Employee stock/ownership program.
• Annual bonus opportunity.

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