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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Networks, Data Security, Data Stores, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Enterprise Architecture Framework, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, MongoDB, MySQL, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Networking Basics, Node.Js, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Api Design, Open Network Automation Platform, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Richardson-TX-TX145/Sr-Software-Engineer_R68221 ## About the Role * Proven Expertise: 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on modern backend development languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++, or Node.js) and enterprise frameworks. * Event-Driven Systems: Hands-on experience designing and operating event-driven architectures using message brokers and pub/sub systems (MQTT required; Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Google Pub/Sub a plus). * GCP & Cloud Networking: Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major cloud providers (AWS/Azure), including core services like VPCs, subnets, Cloud Load Balancing, and Cloud Firewalls. * DevOps Mindset: Strong hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. * Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE preferred), including deployment, scaling, and configuration management. * Data Driven: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or GCP Cloud SQL/Datastore), with an understanding of performance and reliability trade-offs. * API Alchemist: Solid background in API design (REST/gRPC) and integrating distributed systems using synchronous and asynchronous patterns. * Problem Solver: Exceptional debugging skills across application, messaging, network, and infrastructure layers. * Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication skills with demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and code review experience. * Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred. Bonus Points * Previous experience building and managing high-scale distributed systems. * Experience building IoT platforms or large-scale device telemetry and command/control systems. * Hands-on experience with GCP-native services such as Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, GKE, IAM, Cloud Monitoring/Logging. * Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Netmiko, or Nornir. * Knowledge of edge computing, SDN, or distributed messaging at scale. * Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch). * Prior experience building and operating high-scale, distributed, event-driven systems., * 5+ years of professional software development experience * 3+ years of backend development experience using modern languages (Python, Go, Java, C++, or Node.js), along with exposure to GCP or public cloud environments, DevOps practices, and networking fundamentals. * Hands-on experience designing and operating event-driven architectures using message brokers and pub/sub systems (MQTT required; Google Pub/Sub, Kafka, or RabbitMQ a plus). * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. ## Description We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in Python and a strong background in both computer networking, DevOps, and message brokers. This role is for a hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between software development, network engineering, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying mission- critical applications that are not only secure and reliable but also scalable and easily maintainable in production. Your Mission * Build & Scale: Design and develop scalable backend services and microservices for cloud and IoT-scale systems on a Cloud Platform. * APIs & Event-Driven Systems: Build REST/gRPC APIs and pub/sub architectures using message brokers such as MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub. * IoT & Messaging: Enable secure device-to-cloud and service-to-service communication using MQTT, IoT concepts, and event-driven patterns. * Automate & Deploy: Build and operate automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments using Docker and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). * Network & Debug: Apply deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networking; troubleshoot complex issues using tools like Wireshark. * Data & Security: Design efficient SQL/NoSQL data models and implement security best practices using IAM, Cloud KMS, and Secret Manager. * Collaborate & Lead: Partner with network and security teams, mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)