Developer Advocate for APIs & SDKs

Motorola Solutions Inc; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a hands-on developer advocate to bridge internal product engineering and the global developer ecosystem. You will design API/SDK workflows, author comprehensive documentation, and build robust sample apps and tools across cloud-native, on‑prem, and device environments.

You will translate complex architecture into practical developer workflows, engage with international design centers, and collaborate with Product Management and System Architects to shape API

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• 1–3+ years of professional software engineering development experience, focusing on API design, application development, or developer advocacy.
• Proven track record building network communication protocols, mobile APIs, cloud‑native APIs, or SaaS architectures.
• Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and macOS development environments and modern IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio, VS Code, JetBrains) and Git/GitHub.
• Strong communication and writing skills with clear developer documentation and ability to translate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate upcoming product updates and roadmaps to minimize API/SDK disruptions.
• Act as advocate and product owner for developer enablement tools, APIs, and workflows within GPO.
• Architect and maintain sample applications and SDKs across cloud-native, on‑prem, and on‑device environments.
• Design instructional materials and guides illustrating API/SDK features with practical examples.
• Provide coaching and debugging support to third‑party developers integrating with Motorola APIs.

Skills

API design

Developer advocacy

Technical writing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Azure API Management

Git/GitHub

Visual Studio

VS Code

JetBrains IDEs

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a hands-on developer advocate to bridge internal product engineering and the global developer ecosystem. You will design API/SDK workflows, author comprehensive documentation, and build robust sample apps and tools across cloud-native, on‑prem, and device environments.

You will translate complex architecture into practical developer workflows, engage with international design centers, and collaborate with Product Management and System Architects to shape API