Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Allen, TX, United StatesFull-time$80,000–$90,000Posted Oct 30, 2026

About the role

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 at Motorola Solutions, Inc. delivers firmware for embedded devices including in-car video systems and body cameras. The highly skilled engineers in this team utilize their diverse backgrounds and specializations to develop Linux-based applications in support of the customer solution. The team uses modern C++ to develop highly portable code, and utilize state-of-the-art tools and systems throughout the development life cycle.

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in developing robust, scalable software for Linux-based embedded systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the full software lifecycle from architecture and C++ development to unit testing, system maintenance, and code reusability across production hardware.

Responsibilities

Application Development: Architect, code, and maintain embedded software applications using modern C++.

System Integration: Work with vendor-provided APIs/SDKs, define clean software interfaces, and debug complex system-level issues on production hardware.

Agile Execution: Author and refine user stories, execute unit and system-level tests, and participate in sprint deliverables within an Agile environment.

CI/CD Build Pipeline: Utilize multi-stage continuous integration processes to build, test, and release reliable embedded software loads.

Qualifications

Core Experience: 1+ years of experience in C++ development paired with hands-on exposure to Linux-based embedded systems

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with low-level systems including Bare Metal C development, Linux Kernel drivers, device trees, and Yocto implementations.

Familiarity with real-time operating system (RTOS) considerations, networking protocols, and CI/CD pipeline management.

Exposure to Linux UI development, Android development, Open Source tools, or embedded neural network applications.

Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 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.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming in C++ paired with hands-on experience developing Linux-based embedded systems.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using modern C++.
  • Integrate vendor APIs and SDKs, define software interfaces, and debug system-level issues on production hardware.
  • Write and refine user stories, perform unit and system-level testing, and contribute to Agile sprint deliverables.
  • Use continuous integration processes to build, test, and release embedded software.

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of C++ development experience and hands-on exposure to Linux-based embedded systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming in C++ and experience developing Linux-based embedded systems.
  • Preferred experience with bare-metal C, Linux kernel drivers, device trees, Yocto, RTOS, networking protocols, CI/CD, Linux UI, Android, open-source tools, or embedded neural networks.
  • Must be legally authorized to work indefinitely in the United States; work permit sponsorship is unavailable.

Benefits

  • Incentive bonus plans
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 10 paid holidays and paid time off
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid parental and family leave

Skills mentioned

C++Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentLinuxFirmware DevelopmentSystems EngineeringReal-Time Operating SystemsUnit TestingCI/CDDebugging

About Motorola Solutions

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. 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. Learn more about our commitment to innovating for a safer future for us all at www.motorolasolutions.com.

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H-1B sponsorship history

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