Director - Firmware Engineering

at Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewThe Evidence Engineering team is responsible for Motorola Solutions' body cameras, vehicle cameras and evidence management software leveraged in public safety and enterprise applications worldwide. We are looking for a hands-on device embedded software engineering leader to join us as we build, scale and innovatively develop our industry leading platform.Job Description
In this role, you will manage multiple device-embedded software development teams located across the US, Scotland, Israel, and Malaysia. You will collaborate closely with our product managers, hardware, and software application development teams supporting our Evidence portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, is comfortable working in a high-paced multi-disciplinary environment while collaborating with remote teams across different time zones.

Responsibilities

Manages and develops geo-distributed teams, growing teams competencies and performance against company targets.

Creates a culture of strong technical ownership to improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of our products and services.

Recommends operational plans and strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall functional results. Directs execution of functional strategy established by the business leadership team.

Identifies and executes moderate to significant improvements in processes and tools to enhance performance and drive to a common standard for the organization

Influences others to accept practices and approaches. Adept at partnering closely with, and acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the firm in order to influence strategic priorities.

Drive recruiting efforts and growth/ budget planning

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

12+ years of relevant experience

Familiar with building and maintaining code, understanding the need to work with HW, suppliers, and other product stakeholders in the organization.

Proven experience in ownership of designing, development, coding, testing, research, programming and scaling solutions

Experience building continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines

Ability to travel internationally (20% or less) and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate US, EU, and APAC time-zones.

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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
12+ years of relevant experience
Familiar with building and maintaining code, understanding the need to work with HW, suppliers, and other product stakeholders in the organization.
Proven experience in ownership of designing, development, coding, testing, research, programming and scaling solutions

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Travel Requirements10-25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
9 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... For full info follow application link.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to no discrimination because of race, color, creed, marital status, age, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.