This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$200k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
Motorola Solutions currently has
135 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$140,000
across 117 roles with salary data.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
The Principal Embedded Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering team to develop MANET radios and advanced research projects for mission-critical applications. This role involves leading the architectural design and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs, optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless use, and implementing MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols. The engineer will build device drivers, board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems, security features including encryption algorithms like CNSA, and audio streaming applications. Key responsibilities include ensuring product robustness to meet NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria standards while developing testing software for performance and reliability. The role requires expertise in C programming, Linux kernel driver development, socket programming, and various Internet/Ethernet protocols to solve complex communication challenges in demanding environments including defense, law enforcement, and public safety sectors.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.
Lead the architectural design and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs.
Optimize Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
Implement MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Develop network management software and web interfaces.
Implement security protocols, encryption algorithms, and features to meet NIST FIPS 140-3 standards.
Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.
Create testing software for product performance and reliability.
Develop and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant engineering field.
8+ years of experience in embedded system software development.
Demonstrated lead expertise in designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors for networking or wireless applications.
Expertise in C programming and Linux kernel driver development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.
C
Linux Kernel
embedded system s
Board Support Package
AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC
Microchip Polarfire SoC
Secureboot
Python
Bash
IPsec
IGMP
SNMP
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
MAC
MANET
MIMO
C
Linux Kernel
embedded system s
ARM
RISC-V
Socket Programming
IPsec
Ethernet
Mobile Ad-hoc Networking
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC
Microchip Polarfire SoC
Scripting
Encryption Algorithms
C
Linux Kernel
embedded system s
ARM
RISC-V
Socket Programming
IPsec
MAC
Mobile Ad-hoc Networking
Ethernet
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
Encryption Algorithms
Scripting
C++
Python
Embedded Linux
Firmware Development
MATLAB
Scripting
Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
Logic Analyzers
wireless/networking
MANET
MIMO
Linux
Windows
Automated Testing