Principal Embedded Firmware Architect – Low-Latency ARM/Linux

Motorola Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs, and to optimize Linux networking stacks for wireless applications. You will implement MAC and MANET routing and contribute to security features.

This 100% onsite role in Irvine, CA involves device drivers, testing, and collaboration with a talented team to deliver robust, secure software for defense and

Qualifications

• BS in EE, CS or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded software experience.
• Hands-on with embedded Linux on ARM for networking/wireless applications.
• C programming and Linux kernel driver development.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contracts.
• Background check and drug test clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs.
• Optimize Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
• Implement MAC and MANET routing protocols.
• Develop network management software and web interfaces.
• Implement security protocols and encryption algorithms.
• Develop device drivers and BSPs for ARM and RISC‑V systems.
• Perform Linux scripting and system customization.
• Contribute to testing for product performance and reliability.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

ARM architecture

Linux networking

Security protocols

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in EE/CS or related field

Tools

Arm UltraScale+ MPSoC BSP

Microchip Polarfire BSP

Linux kernel driver development tools

Job description

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs, and to optimize Linux networking stacks for wireless applications. You will implement MAC and MANET routing and contribute to security features.

This 100% onsite role in Irvine, CA involves device drivers, testing, and collaboration with a talented team to deliver robust, secure software for defense and