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Software Engineer - Java / Python, Google Cloud / AWS

Motorola Solutions

Richardson, TXFull-time$100–120K/yrPosted 6 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–120K/yr
Location
Richardson, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Motorola Solutions seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for critical communications and public safety customers. The role collaborates with product management, QA, and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through deployment. The position requires at least three years of software development experience, strong Java or Python experience, and Google Cloud or AWS experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Java, requiredPython, requiredGoogle Cloud, requiredAWS, requiredSoftware Development, requiredLinux, requiredWindows, requiredData Structures, requiredAlgorithms, requiredObject-Oriented Design, requiredGit, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredCommunication, requiredTeamwork, requiredAgile Development, nice to haveScrum, nice to haveKanban, nice to haveNetworking Protocols, nice to haveDistributed Systems, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or Related, nice to have3+ Years Software Development, requiredU.S. Work Authorization Indefinitely, required

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 A smarter store starts with smarter communication. Theatro, our user-friendly, voice-driven AI platform provides retail workers with real-time, discreet, and efficient communication — helping them stay safe and productive while delivering top-notch customer service. Job Description Motorola Solutions is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge software solutions that power critical communications and public safety for our global customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems across various platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, QA, other engineering teams) to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architectural design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
  • Document software designs, specifications, and technical requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, or C#.
  • Experience with software development on Linux or Windows operating systems.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, distributed systems, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Target Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 USD 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 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 3+ years of professional experience in software development with strong experience in Java or Python, Google Cloud / AWS. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–120K/yr
  • Texas median$120–200K/yr1,445 salary ranges
  • US median$133–216K/yr32,012 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 30% below the Texas median midpoint ($158K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,326 open Software Engineer jobs in Texas and 39,925 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (32,903 postings).
Education
12,493 of the 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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