Applications Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions UK Limited is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop, test, and maintain software across the lifecycle using C#, .NET, and MAUI. You will contribute to complex algorithms, user interfaces, and distributed systems, while applying AI tooling to accelerate development.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and guidance to junior engineers. Based in Cambourne, UK, the position involves working on distributed RF analysis and geolocation projects for

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven delivery of application software that consists of complex algorithms and/or user interfaces
• Ability to take customer requirements and translate them into operational software
• Good problem-solving ability with strong attention to software detail.
• Clear communication skills with experience explaining technical facts and practices to internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C#, .NET, MAUI and other related technologies across the software development lifecycle.
• Solve general technical problems by applying prior experience and analysis of system requirements.
• Develop solutions to allow distributed operation between multiple nodes and highly integrated systems of systems.
• Recommend local adjustments or enhancements to software systems, tools, and development processes.
• Implement test automation, including unit, regression, and performance tests, to ensure high software quality.
• Participate in peer code and AI reviews, applying quality standards and providing constructive feedback.
• Communicate clear technical information to departmental team members to reach agreement on tasks and implementation details.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals or support staff as needed.

Skills

C#

.NET

MAUI

Distributed systems

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

AI development tools

Job description

Job Description

Development of application software to support our distributed RF analysis and geolocation products. You may be involved in developing user interfaces to support our armed forces customers, developing complex algorithms to support RF and geolocation analysis or building APIs to support interfacing to 3rd party products and system of systems.

Where appropriate, development is accelerated using AI tooling, with individual responsibility for code quality. This role is ideal for an established engineer looking to deepen their technical experience within a collaborative team.

The details in this advert provide a selection of opportunities you may be involved with. Please do not use it as a checkbox exercise rather we are looking for the right attitudes and mix of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C#, .NET, MAUI and other related technologies across the software development lifecycle.
• Solve general technical problems by applying prior experience and analysis of system requirements.
• Develop solutions to allow distributed operation between multiple nodes and highly integrated systems of systems.
• Recommend local adjustments or enhancements to software systems, tools, and development processes.
• Implement test automation, including unit, regression, and performance tests, to ensure high software quality.
• Participate in peer code and AI reviews, applying quality standards and providing construct feedback.
• Communicate clear technical information to departmental team members to reach agreement on tasks and implementation details.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals or support staff as needed.

Basic Requirements

Experience and Qualifications Required

• University degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven delivery of application software that consists of complex algorithms and/or user interfaces
• Ability to take customer requirements and translate them into operational software
• Good problem-solving ability with strong attention to software detail.
• Clear communication skills with experience explaining technical facts and practices to internal team members.

Desirable

• Experience using AI development tools to accelerate workflow while maintaining code quality.
• Basic understanding or background in signal processing principles.
• Experience in user interface development where speed of response and clarity of information is critical
• Development of APIs and interfaces to distributed systems
• Experience guiding or assisting junior engineers and entry-level staff.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

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.