Firmware Developer

Motorola Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Employee assistance

Rotation programs

Mentor relationships

Learning & development

Retirement benefits

Stock grants

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Motorola Solutions’ Video Division in Vancouver is seeking a Firmware Developer II to design, implement, test, and maintain software for cutting-edge video security products.

You will work on multi-threaded C++ software, Linux device drivers, and low‑level components, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with QA to ensure reliable, scalable solutions. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of firmware or software experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of firmware or software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with C/C++ embedded systems and Linux.
• Experience with high-speed data processing, multithreading.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software for edge video security products.
• Contribute to multi-threaded C++ software for high-speed data processing and networking.
• Develop Linux device drivers and low-level system components.
• Assist in debugging, analyze performance bottlenecks, and fix bugs.
• Document designs, algorithms, and unit tests for long-term maintainability.
• Support build systems (Make, CMake) and Python tooling.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with QA for test cases.
• Communicate across design centers and engineering disciplines.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Multithreading

Embedded systems

Networking basics

Software debugging

Bash

Git

GCC

GDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GCC

GDB

CMake

Make

Git

Python

Bash

Job description

• Motorola Solution’s Video Division designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions that help change the way people interact with their security systems
• We are seeking a Firmware Developer II to join our development team. In this role, you will work to develop, test, and maintain software for our cutting‑edge video security products. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial coding to system integration and debugging
• Contribute to the development of multi‑threaded software in C++ for high‑speed data processing and networking
• Implement software modules based on modern C++ design patterns and established coding standards
• Assist in the development and debugging of Linux device drivers and low‑level system components
• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks under the supervision of senior staff
• Document technical designs, algorithms, and unit tests to ensure long‑term code maintainability
• Support the firmware build system using tools like Make, CMake, and Python
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and ensure high‑quality deliverables
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to help define test cases and assist in regression testing
• Communicate effectively with team members across different design centers and engineering disciplines

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Familiarity with C/C++ compilation and debugging tools (e.g. cmake, GCC, GDB)Exposure to scripting languages (Bash) and version control systems (Git)Strong written and oral communication skillsUnderstanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, mutexes, and memory managementExcellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn complex embedded systemsStrong foundational knowledge of C, C++, and Python programming languagesDegree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical disciplineExperience working with and implementing agentic workflows at scaleA background in or experience with developing video streaming applicationsComfortable using Artificial Intelligence tools like copilot and claude code5+ years of firmware or software development experienceBachelor’s Degree