Summer 2026 Internship - Software Development Intern

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Schaumburg, IL
Hybrid
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
This internship involves working on embedded products with C++ and Python, engaging in design, implementation, and testing while collaborating with a skilled team.
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Company Overview

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 Overview
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
Our RF Site Software Engineering organization, a key component of the ASTRO Networks business segment at Motorola Solutions, consists of a diverse group of software engineers, product architects, system architects, and test engineers. We are situated across various global locations, working collaboratively to develop next-generation RF Site solutions.
Leveraging the latest in virtualization technologies on a robust Linux platform, our team follows modern software development practices such as continuous integration/continuous deployment, DevOps, component-level and system-level automated testing. We use Agile methodologies to organize our work and we are responsible for end-to-end software development life-cycle.
Job Description

We are looking for a self motivated individual to help move forward the next generation public safety experience, and to work with a team of top experienced professionals to enable mission critical services and solutions.

In this position you will work as a software engineering intern on a project related to our landmobile wireless communications products.  In this role, you will be engaged in the full software development life cycle of the project, including design, implementation and test.  

This role will involve C++ implementation on embedded products as well as the potential for some python scripting.  Your tasks will also involve hands-on interaction with product hardware and lab equipment for development, testing, and debugging.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment

  • Experience with C/C++ and object oriented development

  • Understanding of real time processing in an embedded environment

  • Experience with Linux or Unix

  • Basic understanding of virtualization technologies such as Docker, Podman etc.

  • Exposure to Agile development practices

  • Experience with Git, Jira

  • Advanced debugging skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to work with and debug legacy code

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work well in a cross -functional team environment


Basic Requirements
  • Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.

  • Candidate graduation date must occur between December 2026 and June 2027

  • U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Intern


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.

Top Skills

C++
Docker
Git
JIRA
Linux
Podman
Python
Unix

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Motorola Solutions Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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