Engineering Technical Lead, Motorola Solutions
CA$75.7-155.2k
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Communication software for public safety & enterprise
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Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$75.7-155.2k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Motorola Solutions is seeking a dynamic and highly technical lead for our System Engineering team. This role is a critical "player-coach" role for a leader who is passionate about both deep technical architecture and building a world-class team
- The ideal candidate is an architect at heart who excels at identifying system bottlenecks, optimizing performance, and making critical hardware selections, and who is a dedicated people leader with the organizational design acumen to define new team structures and bring the team to the next level
- B.Sc. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 5+ years in Hardware design and 2+ years in Software design
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, identify system bottlenecks, and recommend design optimizations in both hardware and software
- Deep, hands-on expertise with x86 server architecture, storage (RAID, NVMe), networking, and embedded systems
- Experience leading or managing phases of the NPI lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, testing, and maintenance
Desirable
- Proven track record bringing volume hardware/software products to market (Linux- and Windows-based)
- Deep experience with Windows and Linux performance testing tools (e.g., diskspd, iometer, xperf, perfmon, iostat, perf)
- Strong scripting/automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating performance test benches
- Experience with Video Management Software (VMS), video streaming, or the security industry
- Experience working with global hardware partners (OEM/ODM)
- Experience with design-for-manufacturability (DFMA) principles
- Able to think strategically beyond your team's domain to do what is right for the greater Motorola Solutions product ecosystem
- Strong critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills with a "can-do" attitude
What the job involves
- This highly effective team has built a strong foundation delivering our core NVR and AI Appliances. The team is built to operate at scale and is now expanding its charter to apply its expertise as the core hardware platform owner for multiple business units within Motorola Solutions
- You will be responsible for the team's technical vision, its day-to-day execution, and its strategic expansion to support a global product portfolio
- Personally engage in and lead the team's efforts in NPI, benchmarking, workload characterization (especially for AI and video throughput), and complex bottleneck analysis
- Help guide the team in developing and expanding automated scalability and performance test environments
- Drive continuous improvement in our hardware selection and system design processes to deliver world-class performance and reliability
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers and senior leadership across multiple business units on strategic direction, technical roadmaps, project deliverables, and milestones
- Manage and own the technical and business relationships with key Tier 1 OEM/ODM hardware partners
- Drive the end-to-end product delivery lifecycle with external partners, from partner selection and design engagement through to mass production, ensuring project scope, budget, and schedules are met
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of systems engineers
- Manage resource requirements and scale the team to meet the new, expanding global scope
- Foster a healthy, innovative, and collaborative culture that embodies Motorola’s values
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasizes integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is opening a new R&D center in Cork, creating 200 jobs to advance land mobile radio technology. This investment supports its growth and innovation, building on its existing Irish presence and recent acquisition of Tetra Solutions.
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Company
Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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