Firmware Developer II

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Department Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a Firmware Developer II to join our development team. In this role, you will work to develop, test, and maintain software for our cutting-edge video security products. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial coding to system integration and debugging.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of multi-threaded software in C++ for high-speed data processing and networking.
• Implement software modules based on modern C++ design patterns and established coding standards.
• Assist in the development and debugging of Linux device drivers and low-level system components.
• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks under the supervision of senior staff.
• Document technical designs, algorithms, and unit tests to ensure long-term code maintainability.
• Support the firmware build system using tools like Make, CMake, and Python.
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to help define test cases and assist in regression testing.
• Communicate effectively with team members across different design centers and engineering disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundational knowledge of C, C++, and Python programming languages.
• Understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, mutexes, and memory management.
• Familiarity with C/C++ compilation and debugging tools (e.g. cmake, GCC, GDB).
• Exposure to scripting languages (Bash) and version control systems (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn complex embedded systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Beneficial Qualifications:

• Comfortable using Artificial Intelligence tools like copilot and claude code
• Experience working with and implementing agentic workflows at scale.
• A background in or experience with developing video streaming applications

Target Base Salary Range: 100,000 - 120,000 CAD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of firmware or software development experience

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.