What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer (DSP) position at Motorola Solutions?
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 team is responsible for delivering Audio and RF Signal Processing Software and has ownership of all Applications Processor DSP subsystems, including Audio Management.
Job Description
We are looking for a versatile Embedded Software Engineer to join our signal processing group. This role is designed for a core systems expert who thrives on low-level development, hardware-to-software integration, and robust firmware architecture.
While this position involves Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementation, we are prioritizing candidates with a strong Object-Oriented embedded background. Additionally, our team is rapidly adopting AI to drive engineering efficiency and is at the forefront of deploying Edge AI solutions. We value the ability to write clean, maintainable code and the enthusiasm to pick up new concepts and technologies on the job.
Key Responsibilities
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
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
New Grad
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits Include
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.
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 team is responsible for delivering Audio and RF Signal Processing Software and has ownership of all Applications Processor DSP subsystems, including Audio Management.
Job Description
We are looking for a versatile Embedded Software Engineer to join our signal processing group. This role is designed for a core systems expert who thrives on low-level development, hardware-to-software integration, and robust firmware architecture.
While this position involves Digital Signal Processing (DSP) implementation, we are prioritizing candidates with a strong Object-Oriented embedded background. Additionally, our team is rapidly adopting AI to drive engineering efficiency and is at the forefront of deploying Edge AI solutions. We value the ability to write clean, maintainable code and the enthusiasm to pick up new concepts and technologies on the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Feature Development: Contribute as an individual developer by writing new feature software and analyzing requirements for feasibility within quality, time, and cost constraints.
- Subsystem Design: Design, implement, and test embedded software subsystems using Object-Oriented development methodologies.
- Advanced Processing: Work on cutting-edge real-time processors and use new software tools to develop real-time software.
- Drivers & Peripherals: Design and implement device drivers and peripheral drivers to meet strict protocol timing requirements.
- Optimization: Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for wireless protocols, specifically focusing on optimizing memory usage and performance.
- AI Integration: Participate in the adoption of AI tools to improve engineering efficiency and support the development and deployment of Edge AI solutions on embedded hardware.
- System Testing: Create and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests using standard hardware test equipment..
- Global Collaboration: Work effectively in a multi-site, world-wide development environment across three continents.
- Core Programming: Proficiency in C and C. Familiarity with Python is a plus, particularly for automation or in the context of AI/Machine Learning workflows.
- Embedded Fundamentals: Experience with ARM-based or DSP microprocessor architectures and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Methodology: Familiarity with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and Agile/Scrum development processes.
- Tooling: Experience with development tools such as compilers, emulators/JTAG, and debuggers, as well as version control like GIT.
- The "DSP Plus": An academic grounding in DSP/Digital Communications or exposure to fixed-point software development is desired. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated and open to picking up advanced signal processing concepts on the job.
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
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
None
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!
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.
Salary : $63,800 - $97,600