Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Motorola Solutions2 days ago
Base Salary
$180k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design and development of efficient, low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs.
- Optimize Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
- Develop and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM- and RISC-V-based systems.
- Implement software for MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
- Participate in development of MANET radios and advanced research projects, including device drivers, networking services, encryption, and security features.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant engineering field.
- 8+ years of relevant embedded systems software development experience.
- Hands-on and lead expertise developing embedded firmware with embedded Linux on ARM processors for networking, signal processing, or wireless applications.
- Expertise in C programming and Linux kernel driver development.
- Knowledge of security protocols and encryption algorithms, including CNSA algorithms, is preferred.
- Experience with socket programming, Internet and Ethernet protocols, MAC and networking layers, IPsec, data authentication, and encryption is preferred.
- Experience with AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip PolarFire SoC board support package development is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to U.S. government contracts.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug test.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule based in West Los Angeles, with at least three onsite days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Domestic relocation is provided.
- Travel is listed as 10–25%; the role description also states no travel requirement.
- Incentive bonus plans, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match, 10 paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
- Employee stock purchase plan and paid parental and family leave.
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.