Software Engineer
Listed on Motorola Solutions’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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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. 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.
Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview As 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.
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 Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No 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.
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