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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewThe team builds mission-critical technology that first responders and safety agencies rely on every day. We operate at the intersection of stability and innovation—maintaining robust desktop applications while actively modernizing our ecosystem with cloud-native solutions.
Our team is a blend of deep domain experts and modern tech enthusiasts. We work in a full-stack environment, leveraging C# and WPF for high-performance desktop clients, while aggressively expanding our footprint with Angular and Microsoft Azure. Joining our department means your code won't just compile; it will contribute to systems that protect communities and save lives
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate Software Engineering Intern to join our development team for the summer. In this role, you will work on real-world applications used by public safety customers. You will gain hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle, working on both established desktop applications (WPF/.NET) and our next-generation web and cloud platforms (Angular/Azure).
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Develop & Maintain: Write clean, scalable code using C# and .NET frameworks to enhance our core public safety products.
Modernize Interfaces: Assist in designing and implementing UI features using WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and transitioning specific workflows to web-based interfaces using Angular.
Cloud Integration: Work with the team to deploy services and manage resources within Microsoft Azure, helping us improve scalability and reliability.
Collaborate: Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and sprint planning within an Agile environment.
Problem Solve: Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to ensure the high availability required for public safety software.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and graduating December 1st, 2026 or later.
Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
Academic or project experience with C#, Java, or C++.
Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in technology that serves the public good.
Bonus Points (Preferred Skills)
Experience with WPF or XAML.
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (specifically Angular or React).
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
Knowledge of RESTful APIs and SQL databases.
What You’ll Gain
Mentorship: You will be paired with a Senior Engineer for code reviews and career guidance.
Impact: The features you build will be used by real public safety professionals.
Hybrid Exposure: You will leave with experience in both desktop application architecture and modern cloud/web patterns.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.
Basic Requirements
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field and graduating December 1st, 2026 or later.
Proficient in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles with academic or project experience with C#, Java, or C++.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for Masters-level students).
Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
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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