Senior Embedded Software Engineer – R&D

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. Silvus Technologies, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, develops world-class advanced communications technologies with deep roots in DARPA research, reshaping the tactical communications landscape.

About the role

Silvus is seeking a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Research & Development department, reporting to the Vice President of Research & Development. The position is located at Silvus headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA on a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite per week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

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 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 3 years 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.

Skills

• 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.

Pay

$140,000 - $200,000 annually (range based on market research and candidate experience).

Schedule

Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

Benefits

• 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

Travel requirements: under 10%. Domestic relocation provided.