Firmware Developer II at Motorola in Vancouver, Canada
- Company: Motorola
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: 80,000 - 95,000 CAD
- Experience: 1+ years
Overview
We are seeking a Firmware Developer to join our development team. In this role, you will work to develop, test, and maintain software for our cutting-edge video security products. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial coding to system integration and debugging…
Job description
- We are seeking a Firmware Developer to join our development team. In this role, you will work to develop, test, and maintain software for our cutting-edge video security products. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from initial coding to system integration and debugging.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of multi-threaded software in C++ for high-speed data processing and networking.
- Implement software modules based on modern C++ design patterns and established coding standards.
- Assist in the development and debugging of Linux device drivers and low-level system components.
- Identify and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks under the supervision of senior staff.
- Document technical designs, algorithms, and unit tests to ensure long-term code maintainability.
- Support the firmware build system using tools like Make, CMake, and Python.
- Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to help define test cases and assist in regression testing.
- Communicate effectively with team members across different design centers and engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Strong foundational knowledge of C, C++, and Python programming languages.
- Understanding of operating system concepts, including processes, threads, mutexes, and memory management.
- Familiarity with C/C++ compilation and debugging tools (e.g. cmake, GCC, GDB).
- Exposure to scripting languages (Bash) and version control systems (Git).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn complex embedded systems.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6+ months of firmware or embedded development experience
- Comfortable using Artificial Intelligence tools like copilot and claude code
- Experience working with and implementing agentic workflows at scale.
- A background in or experience with developing video streaming applications
Skills
Required
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn
- C
- C++
- Python
- Bash
- Git
- CMake
- GCC
- GDB
- Linux device drivers
- Multi-threaded software
Benefits
- 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.
About Motorola
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. Aperçu de l’entreprise Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr. Motorola Solution's Video Division designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions that help change the way people interact with their security systems.