Principal Software Engineer

• Motorola Solutions’ Video Division is defining the future of the security industry through innovative end-to-end solutions. We aren’t just adding AI features to our products—we are pioneering an AI-First software engineering culture
• From advanced, award-winning video analytics like Appearance Search and Visual Alerts, we architect our systems from the ground up to maximize the power of Artificial Intelligence
• We are transforming the surveillance landscape, and our team is leading the charge by integrating intelligent, data-driven capabilities into the very fabric of our software ecosystem
• We are seeking a Principal Software Developer who shares this AI-First mindset to provide hands-on technical leadership across both cloud and on-premise platforms
• In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in C++ and C# to architect high-performance, large-scale applications and APIs that natively support machine learning pipelines, intelligent workflows, and automated decision-making
• Beyond core product architecture, you will champion modern engineering practices—integrating DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation to rapidly deploy and iterate on complex, public-facing systems
• Drive technical leadership and architectural governance across the Video Division
• Architectural Governance & Strategy
• Translate complex business objectives and product requirements into scalable, reliable system architectures
• Partner with Product Management, Security, and Engineering leadership to evaluate technical trade-offs and mitigate long-term systemic risks
• Define the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap for our next-generation cloud and on-premise streaming platforms
• Hands-On Engineering Experience:
• Providing end-to-end software solutions, encompassing design, architecture, implementation, maintenance, and user support
• Own systemic non-functional requirements including scalability, high availability, ultra-low latency media delivery, and hardware-software isolation
• Architecting end-to-end product observability (metrics, logs, and distributed tracing) to transform operational telemetry into actionable data for informed engineering and product decisions
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
• Building trust among team members and mentoring to champion a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Fostering strong collaborative relationships with fellow developers and technical leadership
• Proactively providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Upholding rigorous standards for software development and quality, both personally and across the teams
• Consistently Showing up with:
• Energy and passion
• Optimistic outlook
• Transparent communication
• Growth-oriented perspective
• Contributing to a product deployed in high-stakes safety scenarios:
• Protecting the well-being of people in a variety of situations and environments
• Streamlining communication and improving reactions to critical safety incidents
• Supporting the creation of more secure events and public assemblies (e.g., major league sports games, music concerts)
• Commitment to professional development & advancement:
• Supportive managers dedicated to understanding and fostering your growth
• Well-defined role, responsibilities, and expectations
• 10% dedicated time for continuous learning and professional development (1 day every two weeks)
• Gain experience across a broad spectrum of technologies:
• Orchestrating the flow and storage of diverse media streams
• Developing robust, large-scale APIs for both on-premise and cloud environments
• Seamlessly integrating with a wide array of cameras, devices, and sensors
• Diverse and inclusive team environment:
• Our teams prioritize creating a vibrant and welcoming culture
• Groups are designed to leverage a mix of opinions and personality types

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

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Observability, and DevOps
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related
• Experience using an AI first approach to software development
• Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and high-throughput real-time data/media streaming protocols
• Experience working in a large code base
• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Extensive experience in C++
• Experience working with databases (Berkeley, Postgres)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 10+ years of software development experience
• Successful delivery of a large-scale public-facing application
• Experience developing applications in one of C++, Rust, C# and .NET
• Experience developing cloud applications in Azure