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Pioneer the Future of Connected Devices as an Android Platform Software Engineer

Ready to make a tangible impact on global industries using cutting-edge Android OS development? Trimble is seeking an expert to join our Mobile Computing Solutions team, where you will take ownership of the full Android platform lifecycle-from kernel to framework-on our next-generation GMS-certified devices.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

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.

MCS: Trimble Mobile Computing Solutions (MCS) creates mobile devices so workers in challenging environments can seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds. MCS works with ODM and

internal Trimble solution partners to provide mobile devices paired with their software, sensors, and services to deliver a complete workflow solution.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be the driving force ensuring the stability and security of our GMS-certified mobile devices, serving as the critical link between hardware partners (ODMs) and our custom software. You will directly influence the product roadmap by managing quarterly OS updates, integrating critical security patches, and coordinating threat analysis to secure our global technology platform.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Create new products and maintain the Android OS on shipping products, with a focus on platform build-systems, SoC codebase integration, and device stability. We work closely with the hardware and software teams from our ODM partners to ensure the Android OS runs smoothly on our hardware

• You will work in partnership with the ODM teams, delivering regular software platform updates, integrating security patches, bug-fixes, and feature updates, driving the build, test, and release of new OS images on a quarterly basis.

• Spearhead GMS certification efforts, collaborating with third-party test labs to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate threat analysis and penetration testing with cybersecurity advisors to devise robust mitigation plans.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable professional experience with hands-on system software design and development experience, specifically on Embedded Android BSP or other RTOS in a fast-paced environment

• Proven understanding of embedded system software and operating system architectures

• Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces

• Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex system errors.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in mobile application development on Android, Linux, or iOS

• Familiarity with Android repo and git or other modern version control systems

• Practical experience with Jira or similar bug tracking systems.

Logistics:

Location: Corvallis, OR or Christchurch, New Zealand, In Office

Travel Requirement: Approximately 5-10% (3 trips annually to Taiwan)

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."

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

Hiring Range

Pay Rate Type

Bonus Eligible?

Commission Eligible?

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.

Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values-Belong, Innovate, and Grow-we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under "Corporate Governance."

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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