Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our dynamic, fast-paced firmware & software team. This role will be focused on R&D/design, manufacturing and customer support. We are looking for a proactive contributor who thrives on collaboration and yet can execute independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will handle multiple projects, self-identifying priorities and ensuring alignment with department delivery goals.

This role is based in Melville, NY and the candidate must live in the Greater Area as you will be expected to work in office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and multi-threaded object-oriented software in C++, Linux, Python and C# to address complex challenges in high-speed data processing and networking.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and multi-threaded driver level and higher embedded firmware in C, for 8-bit and higher microprocessor-based electronics using basic operating systems and RTOS. Linux and other OS based embedded skills are highly desirable.
• Create, conduct, automate and document Quality Assurance tests to validate firmware/software releases to ensure high product quality.
• Create software in LabView or Visual Studio for GUI based software used in test fixtures for production or product evaluation.
• Develop innovative algorithms for controlling image acquisition parameters and for managing efficiency.
• Analyze, identify, and optimize system performance issues, applying strong problem-solving skills and engineering expertise.
• Provide comprehensive options and plans to implement firmware/software tasks including providing accurate effort estimates to project management.
• Produce comprehensive design documentation detailing software architecture, algorithms, implementation strategies, test procedures and reports.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up, system integration, and debugging activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative development environment by leveraging version control (Git), participating in code reviews, workflow discussions, maintaining and improving department procedures.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems development.
• 7+ years of experience in C and C++ design and programming for embedded applications.
• Proven experience developing in a Linux environment for ARM target processors.
• Solid understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, mutexes, and exception handling.
• In-depth understanding of embedded design principles, including C/C++ memory management, microprocessor architectures, instruction efficiency, and I/O timing.
• Knowledge of TCP and UDP networking protocols
• Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines
• Extensive experience with build systems, especially CMake, and with compilers and related toolchains.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python), build systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Advantageous Skills and Knowledge:

• Image Processing: Familiarity with image processing techniques, libraries, or frameworks.
• Camera Systems: Experience working with camera hardware and software interfaces.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and containerization for software deployment and development.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms for continuous integration and deployment.
• Version Control: Experience collaborating within distributed teams using Git and GitLab.

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

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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• Bachelors Degree
• 7+ years of experience in C or C++ development
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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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