Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview“Motorola Solutions Research Park” is the MSI design center on the campus of the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign. This design center, located alongside 125 other companies, is focused on creating a talent pipeline, giving students meaningful project work working with teams throughout the corporation, and creating new collaborations with university faculty and their research.
Motorola Solutions is looking for a self motivated individual to work in our design center, doing independent project work as well as mentoring software engineering interns on their projects.
Job Description

This position is located in our state of the art design center in Champaign, IL on the University of Illinois campus.

This is the ideal full-time position for an ambitious software professional, working with state of the art software teams across Motorola Solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate self-initiative, leadership and a passion for staying up to date on the latest software technologies and software development paradigms.

Responsibilities include:

• Working on an independent project (50%). Research Park takes in project work from all over the corporation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge software projects ranging from cloud computing, embedded software, cybersecurity, mobile application development, and analytics.

• Mentoring student software engineering interns on their projects (40%). This includes ensuring student interns are taking a sound approach to their software solution as well as helping them set up their development environment and deployment tools

• Fostering relationships and research opportunities with key professors and researchers at the university. (10%)

• Modeling Motorola Solutions culture and values.

Candidates are expected to work in a team environment utilizing the latest industry standard agile practices for planning, implementing, and delivering products and services.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.

• Demonstrated experience with development environments (Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Java

• Mobile application and/or platform development including Android and iOS

• Cloud computing, ideally on Microsoft Azure

• Agile software development experience (JIRA or Azure DevOps)

• Knowledge of Linux

Desired skills:

• Experience with cloud deployments using Docker and Kubernetes

• DevOps engineering (deployment pipelines, etc.)

• Network Protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, UDP

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• OR 2-3 years work experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeNew Grad
Referral Payment PlanNo

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 email [email protected].