Developer Relations Engineer

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a hands-on Developer Advocate to bridge internal product engineering teams with the global developer ecosystem based in Penang. You will author developer documentation, design sample code, and guide API/SDK workflows across cloud-native, on-prem, and device environments.

The ideal candidate excels at translating complex architectural concepts into practical, easy-to-use workflows for external and internal audiences, collaborating with global teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering degree.
• 1–3+ years of professional software engineering development experience, with focus 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 developing and debugging software across Windows, Linux, and macOS utilizing IDEs (VS, VS Code, JetBrains) and Git/GitHub.
• Strong communication and writing skills, with experience authoring developer documentation and translating complex concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative mindset for global teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate upcoming product updates and roadmaps to proactively address disruptions to APIs, SDKs, and developer workflows.
• Act as a key advocate and product owner for developer enablement tools, APIs, web services, and application workflows within GPO.
• Architect, write, and maintain sample applications and SDKs across cloud-native, on-prem, and on-device environments.
• Design instructional materials, code samples, and guides that articulate operational theory and demonstrate API & SDK features.
• Provide guidance and debugging support to third-party developers integrating with Motorola Solutions' APIs and interfaces.
• Engage in deep-dive architectural exchanges with cross-functional teams and design centers globally.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Channel Teams, and System Architects to gather developer requirements and influence API/SDK roadmaps.
• Define and streamline developer workflows, test environments, and delivery pipelines for API/SDK content.
• Analyze, reproduce, and resolve complex integration, protocol-level, and network issue reports.

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated candidate with a background in software development to bridge the gap between internal product engineering teams and the global developer ecosystem. In this role, you will champion the needs of application developers, design seamless API/SDK workflows, and build high-quality reference applications and tools that simplify integration.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer advocate who thrives at the intersection of application architecture, developer advocacy, and enablement. You will be responsible for authoring comprehensive developer documentation, designing instructional sample code, debugging complex integration issues, and participating in exchanges with engineering teams across international design centers. You must excel at translating complex architectural concepts into practical, easy-to-digest workflows for external and internal audiences.

Responsibilities

Evaluate upcoming product updates and roadmaps to proactively address and minimize potential disruptions to APIs, SDKs, and developer workflows.

Act as a key advocate and product owner for developer enablement tools, APIs, web services, and application workflows within GPO.

Architect, write, and maintain robust sample applications and SDKs across cloud-native, on-prem, and on-device environments.

Design instructional materials, code samples, and guides that articulate operational theory and demonstrate API & SDK features through practical implementation.

Provide guidance, coaching, and debugging support to third-party developers and partner engineers integrating with Motorola Solutions' APIs and hardware/software interfaces.

Engage in deep-dive architectural and engineering exchanges with cross-functional teams and design centers across the globe.

Collaborate closely with Product Management, Channel Teams, and System Architects to gather developer requirements, influence API / SDK roadmaps, and ensure platform supportability and reliability.

Define and streamline developer workflows, automated test environments, and delivery pipelines for API / SDK content.

Analyze, reproduce, and resolve complex application integration, protocol-level, and network issue reports submitted by developer partners.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering degree from an accredited university.

1–3+ years of professional software engineering development experience, with a focus 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 developing and debugging software across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms utilizing modern IDEs and editors (such as Visual Studio, VS Code, or JetBrains), version control (Git/GitHub).

Strong communication and writing skills, with proven experience authoring clear, accurate developer documentation and translating complex architectural concepts for internal and external audiences.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and experimental design skills for reproducing and resolving complex issues.

Proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently as well as across globally distributed teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with network topology design, mobile broadband/LMR converged communications, or Public Safety/Enterprise software ecosystems.

Practical experience utilizing AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude) to accelerate coding, debugging, documentation generation, and problem-solving workflows.

Hands-on experience with Azure API Management and working within Agile development methodologies.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have experience using Android SDK?
• Do you have API Integration experience?

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

For more than 80 years, Motorola has helped the world be its best.

From introducing one of the first commercially successful car radios that delivered vital news right to us no matter how far from home, to developing the equipment that transmitted the first words from the moon, to leading a public safety revolution with the world's first-ever handheld laser scanner, Motorola's employees have a history of exploding possibility across the planet, innovating smarter, more flexible and more insightful ideas.

Our employees enable industries worldwide to thrive, achieve and do their best work. They create indispensable, indestructible tools to help more people in more businesses in more places to be their best. They do it to better serve the government, health, public safety and other businesses for which we've created clear and confident communications solutions for more than 80 years. The work they do is meaningful, impactful and ongoing.

And we need driven, motivated visionaries like you to join them.

For more than 80 years, Motorola has helped the world be its best.

From introducing one of the first commercially successful car radios that delivered vital news right to us no matter how far from home, to developing the equipment that transmitted the first words from the moon, to leading a public safety revolution with the world's first-ever handheld laser scanner, Motorola's employees have a history of exploding possibility across the planet, innovating smarter, more flexible and more insightful ideas.

Our employees enable industries worldwide to thrive, achieve and do their best work. They create indispensable, indestructible tools to help more people in more businesses in more places to be their best. They do it to better serve the government, health, public safety and other businesses for which we've created clear and confident communications solutions for more than 80 years. The work they do is meaningful, impactful and ongoing.

And we need driven, motivated visionaries like you to join them.