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Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Los Angeles, CA · HybridFull-time$48.08–67.31/hrPosted 5mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$48.08–67.31/hr
Location
Los Angeles, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Silvus Technologies, part of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a full-time Embedded Software Engineer for its Software Engineering team in West Los Angeles. The role follows a hybrid schedule with at least three onsite days per week. The engineer will develop embedded software for tactical communications products, including networking, security, audio, testing, and device-support capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C Programming, requiredLinux Kernel Drivers, requiredSecurity Protocols, nice to haveEncryption Algorithms, nice to haveCNSA Algorithms, nice to haveSocket Programming, nice to haveInternet Protocols, nice to haveEthernet Protocols, nice to haveMAC Networking, nice to haveAMD UltraScale+ MPSoC BSP Development, nice to haveMicrochip PolarFire SoC BSP Development, nice to haveIPsec, nice to haveData Authentication, nice to haveLinux Interrupt Service Routines, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or CS, required3 Years Embedded Software Experience or 1 Year With Advanced STEM Degree, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredBackground Check and Drug Test, requiredMaster's in Engineering or CS, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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 Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a full-time Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. The position is located at Silvus headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.

  • Network management software and web interface implementation.

  • Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.

  • Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation.

  • Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.

  • Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.

  • Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.

  • Linux system customization and scripting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.

  • 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 1 year of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.

  • Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.

  • 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

  • Masters of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science.

  • Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.

  • Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.

  • Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.

  • Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.

  • Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption.

  • Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.

COMPENSATION: $48.08 - $67.31 USD The pay range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
  • 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 1 year of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
  • Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
  • 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.

Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,347 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48.08–67.31/hr
  • California median$49–67/hr24 hourly ranges
  • US median$56–71/hr100 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $57.70/hr, is close to the California median midpoint ($58/hr) — in the middle half of Embedded Software Engineer hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 434 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California and 1,347 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,115 postings).
Education
556 of the 1,347 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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