Software Technology Lead

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewInnovation is the oxygen of our company, and in 2023, we invested more than US$850 million in research and development (R&D). We’re now opening a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, Ireland focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.
Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of technologies is centred on safety and security, with LMR representing a foundational core. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in the most extreme conditions. Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.
You’ll be part of our diverse and experienced global team, developing meaningful solutions that support thousands of public safety agencies and enterprises worldwide in solving complex safety and security challenges. Come join our team to work on real-world projects with a real-world impact.
Job Description

We're looking for a skilled, software engineer who is passionate about leading the development of embedded systems. Your experience and technical guidance will be instrumental in leading our dynamic teams to advance our portfolio of communication devices, ensuring we provide our customers with innovative and reliable products.

• Lead an Agile/Scrum team to design, implement, and test new two-way radio products and features.

• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within quality assurance, time and cost constraints.

• Lead a team in a multi-site, world-wide development environment.

• Use secure programming practices to create mission critical and reusable software.

• Participation in peer reviews.

• Develop intellectual property.

• Finding, tracking, and repairing RTOS device software defects.

• Create and execute unit, integration, system, load, and acceptance tests.

• Drive improvements of existing mature software development processes.

Basic Requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in C++.

• Experience in real-time embedded software.

• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

• Experience using version control; Git is a plus.

• Experience with Linux is a plus.

• Experience in communications protocols (USB, TCP/IP, BT, LTE, WiFi) is a plus.

• Experience in Test Driven Development is a plus.

• Experience with the use of test equipment such as logic analyzers, serial data analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.) is a plus.

• Experience with embedded development/debug tools (such as emulators/JTAG, etc.) is a plus.

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required; major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• Significant experience of software development/testing experience and Team Leadership Experience.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.

• 24 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.

• Attractive Master Trust pension arrangement.

• Flexible working options.

• Private medical care.

• Life assurance.

• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.

• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.

• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.

• Family friendly policies.

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Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited, Ireland Branch

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].