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# Senior Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Git, Information Technology, Workday, Docker
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Cambridge-UK-ZUK140/Senior-Embedded-Engineer_R61196

## About the Role

* Strong modern C++17 (ISO/IEC 14882:2017) programming skills in a Linux environment.
 * Experience developing and optimizing complex software systems.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
 * Attention to detail and a passion for producing high quality software with clean code.
 * Must demonstrate clear ownership, but not at the expense of teamwork.
 * Excellent communication skills.

Highly Desirable:

 * Rust or an interest in adopting this language
 * Signal processing
 * Desirable
 * A science or engineering degree in Computer Science, Electronics or similar.
 * Demonstrable experience in:
 * Design and implementation of kernel technologies and drivers
 * Python
 * Docker
 * Git
 * Linux shell scripting
 * Distributed / networked systems
 * Workday Prompts Training

## Description

Responsible for the creation and development of software, including but not limited to:

 * All aspects of the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and training.
 * Programming to deliver robust, clean, high quality software.
 * Creation of functional designs and specifications.
 * Rigorous approach to testing, including writing scripts for test automation.
 * Reviewing code written by other programmers and providing constructive feedback to ensure it aligns with the required quality standards.