Software Engineer GraduateTrainee

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

Job Description

• Design & Development: Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software for embedded systems and devices using languages like C/C++.

• Hardware Interface: Write and maintain low-level device drivers and firmware to interface with various hardware components (e.g., sensors, displays, memory).

• System Integration:  Collaborate closely with Hardware Engineers to define specifications, troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, and conduct board bring-up.

• Optimization: Optimize code and system performance for real-time constraints, minimal memory usage, and low power consumption.

• Operating Systems:  Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux environments

• Testing & QA: Implement and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system-level testing to ensure quality, stability, and reliability.

• Documentation:  Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and code comments.

• Protocol Implementation: Implement and manage communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, one-wire or Ethernet.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in C programming, demonstrated through academic coursework or personal projects.

• Solid theoretical understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers (MCUs), and/or microprocessors (MPUs).

• Familiarity with concepts of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux.

• Ability to read basic schematics and understand hardware component datasheets.

• Familiarity with basic debugging tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) and version control systems (Git).

• Demonstrated passion and aptitude for technical problem-solving and troubleshooting.

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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.