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Department OverviewAs a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you will be a key contributor to our core product development. You will design, develop, and debug low-level software that interacts directly with hardware. We are looking for a candidate who thinks analytically, thrives in the "gray area" between hardware and software, and possesses the grit to solve deep-seated system bugs.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Firmware Development: Design and implement robust, scalable software in Embedded C for Linux-based systems.
System Integration: Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and middleware components.
Expert Debugging: Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and GDB to identify and resolve complex timing issues and hardware-software bottlenecks.
Architecture & Design: Contribute to the architectural definitions of new features, ensuring efficient resource management (CPU, Memory, Power).
Hardware Interaction: Work closely with the hardware team to bring up new boards and validate peripheral communication.
Required Technical Skills
Experience: 5–8 years in embedded software development.
Core Languages: Mastery of Embedded C and shell scripting.
Operating Systems: Deep understanding of Linux Internals (kernel space, user space, device trees, and multitasking).
Communication Protocols: Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and One-Wire.
Analytical Rigor: Strong ability to perform root-cause analysis on system-level failures.
Basic Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Postgraduate degree is highly regarded.
Preferred "Plus" Skills
Experience with Hardware Design/Schematic Reading—knowing your way around a PCB is a major advantage.
Familiarity with Yocto Project or Buildroot.
Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi).
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNo
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.
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of embedded software development experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- Mastery of Embedded C
- Mastery of shell scripting
- Deep understanding of Linux internals, including kernel space, user space, device trees, and multitasking
- Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and One-Wire communication protocols
- Strong root-cause analysis skills for system-level failures
- Hardware design and schematic-reading experience
- Familiarity with Yocto Project or Buildroot
- Experience with wireless protocols such as BLE and Wi-Fi
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.
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Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.
