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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-worn 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 a strong Senior Engineer who can develop firmware for embedded systems running on a Linux environment using C++. Our Embedded software engineers are responsible for the architecture, coding, unit testing, system level test definition, testability, maintenance, and code reusability.
Responsibilities:- Embedded software development of applications in modern C++ (C++17 or greater)
- Develop code, author and refine stories, and execute tests in an Agile embedded development environment.
- Work with vendor-provided APIs and SDKs.
- Define software APIs and implementation details.
- Utilize a multi-stage continuous integration build process to produce embedded software loads.
- Debug system-level issues running on production hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming in C++
- Experience developing Linux-based embedded systems
- High-performance video system software development
- User Interface development on Linux systems
- Experience with real-time system considerations
- Linux Kernel experience with device drivers, device trees, kernel modules, etc
- Bare Metal development experience in C
- Yocto implementation expertise
- Open Source Software experience
Target Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000
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.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of professional experience developing object-oriented software in C++
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage starts on day one with multiple medical carrier choices, plus bundled dental/vision and company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability and basic life/AD&D. These elements create a robust core benefits foundation that reinforces overall total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes nine company holidays, PTO accruals for non‑exempt staff, and a Flex Time Off policy for exempt employees. This structure supports time away and work‑life balance across roles.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount and ongoing equity awards provide accessible ownership alongside salary and bonus. These programs can lift realized compensation for those who participate.
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