Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++

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 Embedded Software Team (EST) at Motorola Solutions Inc delivers firmware for embedded devices such as in-car video systems and body-worn cameras. Working in close collaboration with other departments, engineers in this team excel at developing applications and drivers under Linux, and have a variety of backgrounds and specializations. The team uses modern C++ to develop highly reusable code, and utilize state-of-the-art systems and tools throughout the development life cycle.

Job Description

Evidence Devices, a division of Motorola Solutions, Inc. is looking for an exceptional Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for innovation, technology, and quality.  You will be part of the agile Embedded Team working on the latest Body Worn Camera systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop code, author and refine stories in an Agile embedded development environment.

• Embedded software development of applications in C++.

• Embedded software development in kernel space, maintain/update Linux drivers.

• Demonstrate good teamwork, supporting other departments and collaborating with other design and development teams.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.

• At least 10+ years of experience with C/C++ Embedded Software Development.

• Strong understanding of real time systems.

• Experience with ARM/Linux, Networking, Bluetooth

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with git and Gerrit

• Familiarity with modern C++ (14/17).

• Knowledge/experience with the Yocto project or Build-Root or Linux from scratch.

• Knowledge/experience with other *NIX OS distro building

• Experience with board bring- up of embedded systems with Linux.

• Experience working with Linux drivers and bootloaders.

• Experience with Linux Kernel development - write, port, debugging kernel drivers

• Knowledge of video encoding and streaming.

• Experience developing software using common Linux software library/package/services (for example: Blue-Z, D-Bus, Network Manager)

We will be accepting applications between 8/21/26 and 11/21/26

Target Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $ $175,000 USD. 

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.

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