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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.\nDepartment Overview\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nJob Description\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nContainerized Service Development: Design, implement, and maintain Linux user-space applications using modern Python constructs within containerized environments.\n\nAI Tooling & Integration: Utilize approved AI-assisted development tools and integrate AI/ML capabilities or automated analytics into engineering workflows where applicable.\n\nLinux OS & Networking: Develop networking applications utilizing socket programming, network protocol handling (TCP/IP, UDP), and Linux OS user-space interactions.\n\nAutomated Testing Ecosystem: Build and expand test suites for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.\n\nSystem Interfacing & Debugging: Read, interface with, and debug lower-level legacy or embedded C/C++ codebases and APIs.\n\nRF & Telecommunications Context: Work with RF domain concepts, radio infrastructure, and network protocols during product integration.\n\nCI/CD & Quality Assurance: Integrate code into automated build pipelines and enforce code quality standards using static analysis.\n\nOn-Site Lab Testing: Engage in hands-on testing, configuration, and debugging across virtualized environments and physical RF site equipment/network gear.\n\nBasic Requirements\nEducation & Experience:\nBachelor’s (BS) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with relevant software engineering experience, OR\n\nMaster’s (MS) degree with relevant work experience.\n\nPrimary Language: Demonstrated proficiency in software development using modern Python.\n\nLinux OS & Networking: Strong understanding of Linux operating system concepts, user-space architecture, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, sockets, network protocols).\n\nContainers: Practical experience with Linux user-space development and containerization platforms.\n\nAutomated Testing: Hands-on experience automated testing frameworks.\n\nC/C++ Knowledge: Ability to read, interface with, and debug C/C++ codebases.\n\nDesired Skills & Experience\nExposure to AI/ML tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, prompt engineering for developer tooling, or integration of AI APIs/frameworks).\n\nFamiliarity or background in RF / Telecommunications / Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.\n\nExperience with CI/CD tools and static code analysis tools.\n\nVersion control and task management using Git and Jira.\n\nExperience with network diagnostic tools.\n\nStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in a cross-functional team.\n\nWork Model: On-Site.\nEnvironment: Direct access to modern containerized Linux server environments alongside physical RF test lab facilities.\nTravel Requirements\nNoneRelocation Provided\nNonePosition Type\nExperiencedReferral Payment Plan\nYesCompany\nMotorola Solutions Ireland LimitedEEO Statement\nMotorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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