Principal Firmware Engineer - Embedded Linux & RTSP Video

Motorola Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; 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

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Camera Firmware Development Engineer to design, develop, and test firmware for our digital imaging and camera products on an embedded Linux platform.

You will participate in the full software lifecycle, collaborating with high-performance teams to deliver robust imaging systems and meet customer needs. The role emphasizes firmware quality, performance, and integration with hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent required; MS preferred.
• Proficient in the C++ and high-level, object-oriented design methodologies.
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel and application development.
• Experience with networking and IoT.
• Solid understanding of typical embedded Linux software stacks and how designs flow from API/UI down to hardware.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Ability to deliver firmware that meets business objectives for scope, schedule, and quality.
• Ability to develop software with focus on processes that yield high-quality firmware (unit tests, code reviews).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form.
• Experience with real-time video (RTSP, H.264, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Performs complex work in research, design, and development of new or existing products.
• Works with cross-functional engineering teams to develop the best possible design strategy of firmware to meet project objectives.
• Modifies existing firmware packages to fit unique customer needs and configurations.
• Improves firmware technology and development processes.
• Develops firmware applications according to technical specifications.
• Verifies products and solutions against the specifications.

Skills

C++

Linux

Networking

IoT

Embedded Linux

RTSP/H.264

Team collaboration

Testing & code reviews

Effective communication

Firmware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

MS preferred

Tools

Linux kernel development

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Camera Firmware Development Engineer to design, develop, and test firmware for our digital imaging and camera products on an embedded Linux platform.

You will participate in the full software lifecycle, collaborating with high-performance teams to deliver robust imaging systems and meet customer needs. The role emphasizes firmware quality, performance, and integration with hardware.