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Department OverviewThe 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 RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeNew Grad
Referral Payment PlanYes
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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of C++ development experience with hands-on experience in Linux-based embedded systems
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Experience with bare-metal C development
- Experience with Linux kernel drivers
- Experience with device trees
- Experience with Yocto implementations
- Familiarity with RTOS considerations
- Familiarity with networking protocols
- CI/CD pipeline management experience
- Exposure to Linux UI development, Android development, open-source tools, or embedded neural network applications
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