Embedded Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Embedded Software Team at Motorola Solutions, Inc. delivers firmware for embedded devices including in-car video systems and body cameras. The highly skilled engineers in this team utilize their diverse backgrounds and specializations to develop Linux-based applications in support of the customer solution. The team uses modern C++ to develop highly portable code, and utilize state-of-the-art tools and systems throughout the development life cycle.

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in developing robust, scalable software for Linux-based embedded systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the full software lifecycle from architecture and C++ development to unit testing, system maintenance, and code reusability across production hardware.

Responsibilities

• Application Development: Architect, code, and maintain embedded software applications using modern C++.
• System Integration: Work with vendor-provided APIs/SDKs, define clean software interfaces, and debug complex system-level issues on production hardware.
• Agile Execution: Author and refine user stories, execute unit and system-level tests, and participate in sprint deliverables within an Agile environment.
• CI/CD Build Pipeline: Utilize multi-stage continuous integration processes to build, test, and release reliable embedded software loads.

Qualifications

• Core Experience: 1+ years of experience in C++ development paired with hands-on exposure to Linux-based embedded systems
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low-level systems including Bare Metal C development, Linux Kernel drivers, device trees, and Yocto implementations.
• Familiarity with real-time operating system (RTOS) considerations, networking protocols, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Exposure to Linux UI development, Android development, Open Source tools, or embedded neural network applications.

Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming in C++ paired with hands-on experience developing Linux-based embedded systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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