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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $66,900.0 - $95,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems, LTE (Telecommunication), Agile Methodology, Assembly Language, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Division Multiple Access, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Global System for Mobile Communications, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Git
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5826433077

## About the Role

* Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong programming skills who demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, and an ability to adapt. Ideal candidates have a diverse knowledge and a wide variety of interests, especially in cellular / wireless communications.
 * Hands-on experience in embedded software development is also beneficial.
 * Our products are developed to very high standards of quality and reliability and you will be expected to learn and conform to the department's software process during all development activities.
 * You will have the opportunity to create proof-of-concept and low-volume specialty communications products for government and private industry., * Excellent understanding of real-time embedded software design and be proficient in Linux, C, C++, Python and other software languages and operating systems.
 * Assembly Language Experience
 * Practical experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and debugging microcontroller software is a plus.
 * Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus.
 * Flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.
 * Willingness to learn one or more wireless communication standards (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, Tetra, etc.).
 * Ability to meaningfully communicate with members of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills., * Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree..
 * Experience programming in C, C++, and/or Python
 * Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.

## Description

* Develop solutions for real world systems and standalone products to enhance existing Applied Technology offerings.
 * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary product development teams.
 * Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design, coding, model training and evaluation, documentation, real world testing, and validation).
 * Hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging.