Senior Software Engineer (Technical 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 are looking for a self motivated individual to help move forward the next generation public safety experience, and to work with a team of top experienced professionals to enable mission critical services and solutions.

In this position you will work as a senior software engineer within a scrum team that is responsible for designing, implementing and testing solutions for a variety of landmobile wireless communications products. This role is expected to help technically lead the team in full lifecycle development using agile development methodologies. Your tasks will also involve hands-on interaction with product hardware and lab equipment for development, testing, and debugging.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors (BS) or Master’s (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

• Working experience with C/C++ and object oriented development 

• Working experience with Linux and/or Unix

• Advanced debugging skills

Desired Skills:

• Basic understanding of virtualization technologies such as Docker, Podman etc.

• Experience with Python

• Exposure to Agile development practices

• Experience with Git, Jira

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work with and debug legacy code

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.

• Understanding of real time processing in an embedded environment

Note: This position requires the employee to work from office initially for a period of time and hybrid (work from office 2-3 days per week or as required by the business) afterwards.

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

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyMotorola Solutions Ireland Limited

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].