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Motorola

Embedded Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$75K - $150K/yr

Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design ... of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.

Motorola

Embedded Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$66K - $95K/yr

Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design ... of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.

Jump Trading

Software Engineer | GUI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... we leverage software & hardware engineering, data science and research, to deliver the ... You will focus on low-level rendering, graphics pipelines, and efficient data delivery to the ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

C++ Software Engineer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join its highly experienced team to develop systems that will contribute to our low-latency trading platform. Successful ...

Databento

Software Engineer (C++/Rust)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Preferred background * 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience, preferably at a ... An interest in low-level optimization and performance engineering. * An interest in financial data ...

BlackSpade

Software Engineer with DevOps

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

... low-level logic, and the future of Agentic AI. If you are a high-aptitude engineer being ignored by ... Traditional software roles are shrinking, but the demand for engineers who can manage Cloud ...

Savvas Learning

Senior Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from ... We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building innovative applications of the ...

Swoon Staffing

Embedded software engineer 1

Chicago, IL · On-site

$41.93/hr

A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military ...

Ascend Engineering

Embedded Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

We are seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and maintain low-level flight software for UAV platforms running PX4 or ArduPilot. This role involves board bring-up, writing and porting ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in Aurora, IL is $110,887.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,200.00 and $128,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

$75K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Motorola Solutions rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

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 OverviewOur Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.
Job Description
Job Description

Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong programming skills who demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, and an ability to adapt. Ideal candidates have a diverse knowledge and a wide variety of interests, especially in cellular / wireless communications. Hands-on experience in embedded software development is also beneficial. Our products are developed to very high standards of quality and reliability and you will be expected to learn and conform to the department's software process during all development activities. You will have the opportunity to create proof-of-concept and low-volume specialty communications products for government and private industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions for real world systems and standalone products to enhance existing Applied Technology offerings.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary product development teams.

  • Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design, coding, model training and evaluation, documentation, real world testing, and validation).

  • Hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging.

Specific Skills/Knowledge

  • Excellent understanding of real-time embedded software design and be proficient in Linux, C, C++, Python and other software languages and operating systems.

  • Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus.

  • Flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.

  • Ability to meaningfully communicate with members of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $150,000 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 (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

  • Experience programming in C, C++, and/or Python

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.


Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • PaidParental & 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 thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.

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About Motorola Solutions

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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It's the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we're ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1928

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