Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $180,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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The Principal Embedded Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering team to support the development of MANET radios and advanced research projects. This role involves leading the architectural design and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs, specifically optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications. Key responsibilities include developing device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems, as well as implementing software for MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols. The candidate must possess expertise in C programming, Linux kernel driver development, and signal processing. The work addresses mission-critical communication challenges, focusing on creating self-healing mesh networks that provide secure, high-bandwidth data and video connectivity for defense, law enforcement, and public safety agencies in demanding operational environments.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $177300 from 38 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

Linux Kernel ARM RISC-V Device Drivers Socket Programming IPsec MAC MANET MIMO UltraScale+ Polarfire SoC BSP Signal Processing Networking Stacks Encryption Algorithms CNSA Ethernet Interrupt Service Routine

What you'll do

Lead the architectural design and development of 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 systems.
Implement the software portion of MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Develop and maintain encryption and security features for mission-critical communications.
Perform hands-on firmware development for networking, signal processing, and wireless applications.
Execute field tests and demonstrations involving the setup and movement of equipment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors for networking, signal processing, or wireless applications.
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms (preferred).
Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols (preferred).
Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system (preferred).

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