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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Codecs, Computer Programming, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Design of User Interfaces, Internet Group Management Protocols, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Network Routing, Scripting, Audio Streaming, Information Technology - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d934d44fdeb08b3 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Telecommunications systems?, * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields. * Minimum 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience. * Experience with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development. * Strong expertise in C programming. * Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products. * Linux kernel driver development expertise. * Expertise in network configurations and programming. * Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms. * Scripting languages such as Bash and Python. * Proven experience with audio codecs and stream protocols. * Demonstrated experience with networking protocols such as IPsec, IGMP, SNMP. * Working knowledge and understanding of NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria certification. * Experience with communication systems and networking products development., * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields. * Minimum 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience. * Experience with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development. * Strong expertise in C programming. * Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products. * Linux kernel driver development expertise. * Expertise in network configurations and programming. * Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. ## Description Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of " Keeping Our Heroes Connected "?, * Lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the team's success on the assigned projects. * Work with the Director of Software Engineering and the rest of the engineering team to improve engineering process, product quality, reliability, and performance. * Develop device drivers and board support packages. * Develop the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols. * Develop efficient wireless multicast protocols for mobile ad-hoc networking. * Develop network management software and user interfaces. * Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications. * Perform system level design and implement security protocols and encryption algorithms on StreamCaster radios and other products. * Support product security effort and regulatory compliance requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria. * Engage with and support customer as needed. * Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? 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