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

Motorola Solution's Video Division designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions that help change the way people interact with their security systems.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer who analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains software for the organization’s products and systems. Performs system integration of software and hardware to maintain throughout and program consistency. Develops, validates, and tests: structures and user documentation.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement sophisticated scalable multi-threaded Object Oriented Software in C++ for solving challenging problems involving high speed data processing and networking
• Design advanced software modules that follow modern C++ design patterns
• Apply C programming skills for Linux device driver development and debugging
• Apply problem solving skills and experience to identify and improve low-level system performance issues
• Create design documents on software architecture and algorithms
• Maintain and improve Firmware build system using Make and Python
• Review code of peers for adherence to coding standards and design guidelines
• Estimate and track time and effort necessary for completing implementation tasks
• Review Marketing and Product Requirements Document during feasibility and development
• Ability to work and communicate well across different design centers, engineering teams and partners
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance team on identifying test cases for new features and areas for regression tests
• Follow the established development process for all design and implementation tasks
• Provides mentorship and coaching to junior developers
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ONVIF and interfacing with multiple 3rd party VMS’

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of firmware or embedded development experience
• Strong C and C++ design and programming skills for embedded applications
• Firm grasp of operating system concepts including processes, threads, mutexes, interrupt handling, and exception handling
• Experience with C/C++ compilation and debugging tools
• Experience with scripting languages, build systems, and version control systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Experience with development in a Linux environment for ARM target processors
• Understanding of embedded design considerations including C/C++ memory management, microprocessor architectures, instruction efficiency, and I/O timing
• Knowledge of digital imaging/photography and audio/video coding

The base salary range for this position in California and Colorado is $110,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.

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Basic Requirements

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

Travel Requirements

None

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.

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 email [email protected].