Principal Firmware Engineer
Motorola Solutions4 days ago
Base Salary
$135k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Perform complex research, design, and development for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define firmware design strategies and meet project objectives.
- Develop firmware applications according to technical specifications.
- Modify existing firmware packages for unique customer needs and configurations.
- Improve firmware technology and development processes.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, integrate, and debug firmware for camera and digital imaging products.
- Verify products and solutions against specifications while meeting scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualification.
- 5+ years of experience in C++ or C.
- Proficiency in C++ and high-level object-oriented design methodologies.
- Extensive experience with Linux kernel and application development.
- Experience with networking and IoT.
- Understanding of embedded Linux software stacks and the flow from API and UI through to hardware.
- Experience with real-time video technologies such as RTSP and H.264.
- Experience developing high-quality firmware using practices such as unit tests and code reviews.
- Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and deliver firmware aligned with business objectives.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
Benefits
- Target base salary range is $135,000–$155,000 per year.
- Incentive bonus plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off packages.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid parental and family leave.
- Full-time position with no travel required and no relocation provided.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions builds mission‑critical communications, video security and access control, body‑worn cameras, and command‑center software for public safety agencies and enterprises. It sells radios and LMR/P25 systems, cloud software, and managed services used by police, fire, and critical infrastructure operators. Headquartered in Chicago and publicly traded on the NYSE (MSI), the company was formed in 2011 after Motorola’s split and operates globally.