System Development Manager

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

The Avigilon group creates and maintains cutting-edge video security and access control systems, including AI algorithms. Our solutions power key products from Motorola's leading brands including Avigilon/Unity, Pelco, and Alta, delivering intelligent and efficient customer experiences. Collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and cloud teams, we ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of AI-driven technologies in cutting-edge security systems.

Job Description

As a System Development Manager, you are the strategic catalyst at the intersection of Software Engineering leadership and Systems Architecture. You will lead a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to building the sophisticated tooling and frameworks that underpin our global security ecosystem. Your mission is to transform operational complexity into streamlined, automated excellence.

You will define the vision for our Continuous Integration and Deployment frameworks, treating internal infrastructure as a premier product. You aren't just managing tasks; you are fostering a culture of Radical Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). By mentoring your team to build self-healing systems and robust internal platforms, you ensure that security, scalability, and reliability are baked into the DNA of everything we ship.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define the roadmap for CI/CD and internal platform engineering. You align technical initiatives with business goals to ensure our infrastructure scales ahead of our customer base.

• Team Empowerment & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and grow a world-class team of System Development Engineers. You remove blockers, foster a culture of "everything as code," and champion the professional growth of your direct reports.

• Platform Management: Drive the strategy for internal tools, APIs, and dashboards. You ensure these tools provide a frictionless "self-service" experience for our global software teams.

• Operational Excellence & Reliability: Oversee the stability of distributed systems. You lead the response to complex escalations and ensure that Root Cause Analysis (RCA) leads to permanent systemic improvements, not just quick fixes.

• Ecosystem Governance: Direct the implementation of advanced telemetry and observability. You ensure the "eyes and ears" of our systems provide the data-driven insights necessary for high-stakes decision-making.

• Security & Compliance Stewardship: Accountable for ensuring all systems meet or exceed strict global cybersecurity standards, maintaining the trust of our international customers.

• Resource & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, and Cloud leadership to synchronize development efforts and ensure seamless integration across the Avigilon/Unity, Pelco, and Alta portfolios. 

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Basic Requirements

Education & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in system development, SRE, or DevOps, with at least 3+ years in a formal leadership or management role.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale automation projects or internal developer platforms.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Architectural Fluency: Strong understanding of Linux, networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/3), and cloud-native architectures.

• Development Mindset: Ability to review and guide development in object-oriented and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, C++).

• Operational Maturity: Strong experience with IaC (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and modern CI/CD orchestration.

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Language & Soft Skills

• English Mastery: Advanced verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with global stakeholders.

• Strategic Problem Solver: Ability to navigate high-pressure situations with a calm, analytical approach.

• People-First Mentality: A passion for building diverse, inclusive teams and fostering a high-trust R&D culture.

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What We Offer

• The unique opportunity to lead and pioneer global security products directly out of Vietnam's thriving innovation center.

• An international, diverse, and multicultural R&D culture guided by world-class data scientists and chief engineers.

• Competitive salary and bonuses.

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.