Embedded Linux C++ Engineer – Firmware & Systems

Motorola Solutions; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is hiring an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for Linux-based systems using C++. You will architect, implement, test, and maintain components with a focus on reusability and quality within an Agile environment.

The role requires strong OO C++ skills, Linux kernel and device driver experience, and familiarity with Yocto and CI pipelines. Bachelor's degree in CS or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming in C++ with experience developing Linux‑based embedded systems
• Linux kernel experience with device drivers, device trees, kernel modules, etc.
• Yocto implementation expertise
• Open Source Software experience

Responsibilities

• Embedded software development of applications in modern C++
• Develop code, author and refine stories, and execute tests in an Agile embedded development environment
• Work with vendor‑provided APIs and SDKs
• Define software APIs and implementation details
• Use a multi‑stage CI build process to produce embedded software loads
• Debug system‑level issues running on production hardware

Skills

C++

Linux

Object-oriented programming

Real-time systems

Neural networks

Open source software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Yocto

CI/CD

Android development

Job description

Motorola Solutions is hiring an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for Linux-based systems using C++. You will architect, implement, test, and maintain components with a focus on reusability and quality within an Agile environment.

The role requires strong OO C++ skills, Linux kernel and device driver experience, and familiarity with Yocto and CI pipelines. Bachelor's degree in CS or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred.