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At a glance
Motorola Solutions is hiring a Software Engineer in Schaumburg, IL. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $73,800–$107,600 a year. The description mentions Agile, C++, Linux, Python, Java and Networking. Motorola Solutions has 99 other openings in the US, 13 of them in Schaumburg, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 8 Software & IT openings in Schaumburg, IL today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $105,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Motorola Solutions advertises $73,800 to $107,600 a year, a midpoint of $90,700 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 95% of the 175 software & IT jobs in Illinois that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $184,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Illinois tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 50 states. Most are in software & IT (49), sales & BD (16) and operations (7). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (19), New York, NY (15) and Schaumburg, IL (14). 39% of them are remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 87% show pay. We collect Motorola Solutions' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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
Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities worldwide. The Secure Products Group team provides security solutions for MSI devices and other compatible customer devices. We look for the most advanced problem solvers—like you—to help us develop technologies that address our customers' challenges. We aim to connect firefighters, police officers, emergency responders, nurses, and specialists to save lives, protect communities, grow businesses, and make work safer and more efficient. Motorola Solutions is looking for self-motivated individuals to drive the next-generation public safety experience and collaborate with a team of experienced professionals to deliver mission-critical services and solutions.
Job Description
Analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains software for the organization’s products and systems. Contributes to the full product lifecycle by performing software development, executing hardware and software integration tests, and developing and validating all feature functionality and user documentation. Candidates are expected to work in a team environment, using the latest industry-standard agile practices to plan, implement, and deliver products and services.
Required Skills (one or more of):
C/C++
Linux (multiple variants)
Windows development
Python, Perl / Powershell
Java
Make, Bash
Network Protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, UDP)
Desired Skills:
Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus
Mobile application and/or platform development, including Android and iOS
Driver development
Embedded programming
SIP, RTP, RTCP Protocols
Experience in debugging and strong analytical skills
Security concepts such as authentication, access control, authorization, and cryptography
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Gen AI and LLM is a plus
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Target Base Salary Range: $73,800 - $107,600 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.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
1 to 2 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
US Citizenship required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur 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.
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