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.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose—helping people be their best in the moments that matter. We live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer, building mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security, and integrated command center views. The work we do connects public safety agencies and enterprises to enable vital collaboration when it matters the most.

Our RFSite Software Engineering organization, a key component of the Critical Communications Networks business segment, consists of a diverse group of software engineers, product architects, system architects, and test engineers across global locations.
We leverage the latest virtualization technologies on a robust Linux platform, following modern software development practices such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), DevOps, and automated testing. Operating within Agile/Scrum methodologies, our team is responsible for the end-to-end software development lifecycle of next-generation Radio Frequency (RF) Site solutions.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an Agile Scrum team developing containerized Linux user-space applications and services for mission-critical land mobile radio communications products.

In this role, you will focus on writing high-quality modern Python services deployed in container environments and leveraging AI tools/technologies to accelerate development, while interfacing with and debugging existing C++ subsystems. You will apply solid Linux OS and networking fundamentals, leverage multiple automated testing frameworks, and work in an RF telecommunications context alongside modern CI/CD tooling.

Key Responsibilities

Containerized Service Development: Design, implement, and maintain Linux user-space applications using modern Python constructs within containerized environments.
AI Tooling & Integration: Utilize approved AI-assisted development tools and integrate AI/ML capabilities or automated analytics into engineering workflows where applicable.
Linux OS & Networking: Develop networking applications utilizing socket programming, network protocol handling (TCP/IP, UDP), and Linux OS user-space interactions.
Automated Testing Ecosystem: Build and expand test suites for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
System Interfacing & Debugging: Read, interface with, and debug lower-level legacy or embedded C/C++ codebases and APIs.
RF & Telecommunications Context: Work with RF domain concepts, radio infrastructure, and network protocols during product integration.
CI/CD & Quality Assurance: Integrate code into automated build pipelines and enforce code quality standards using static analysis.
On-Site Lab Testing: Engage in hands-on testing, configuration, and debugging across virtualized environments and physical RF site equipment/network gear.

Basic Requirements

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with relevant software engineering experience, OR
Master’s (MS) degree with relevant work experience.
Primary Language: Demonstrated proficiency in software development using modern Python.
Linux OS & Networking: Strong understanding of Linux operating system concepts, user-space architecture, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, sockets, network protocols).
Containers: Practical experience with Linux user-space development and containerization platforms.
Automated Testing: Hands-on experience automated testing frameworks.
C/C++ Knowledge: Ability to read, interface with, and debug C/C++ codebases.

Desired Skills & Experience

Exposure to AI/ML tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, prompt engineering for developer tooling, or integration of AI APIs/frameworks).
Familiarity or background in RF / Telecommunications / Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
Experience with CI/CD tools and static code analysis tools.
Version control and task management using Git and Jira.
Experience with network diagnostic tools.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in a cross-functional team.

Work Model: On-Site.

Environment: Direct access to modern containerized Linux server environments alongside physical RF test lab facilities.

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Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola 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.