Sr Software Engineer - Python / Networking

Motorola Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in Python, computer networking, and DevOps. This hands-on role involves designing, developing, and deploying secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable mission-critical applications. Responsibilities include architecting Python applications, designing robust APIs, automating CI/CD pipelines, interfacing with network protocols, and troubleshooting complex network issues. The role also involves mentoring junior developers and championing best practices for software delivery.

Must Have

• Architect and develop scalable applications and services using Python.
• Design and maintain robust APIs (RESTful, gRPC).
• Apply DevOps principles to build and manage automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply advanced networking knowledge to build software that interfaces directly with protocols and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) using tools like Wireshark.
• 5+ years of software development experience with Python and its popular frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI).
• Comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS).
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Solid background in API design and a talent for integrating diverse systems.
• Exceptional debugging skills and the ability to diagnose issues across software, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years OR overall 5+ years of equivalent software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Python and its popular frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI), DevOps and Networking.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, load balancers) on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Netmiko, or Nornir.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like Software-Defined Networking (SDN) or edge computing.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Previous experience building and managing high-scale distributed systems.

Perks & 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

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in Python and a strong background in both computer networking and DevOps. This role is for a hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between software development, network engineering, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying mission- critical applications that are not only secure and reliable but also scalable and easily maintainable in production.

Your Mission

• Innovate & Build: Architect and develop scalable applications and services using Python.
• Connect the Dots: Design and maintain robust APIs (RESTful, gRPC) that seamlessly integrate our systems.
• Automate Everything: Apply DevOps principles to build and manage automated CI/CDpipelines for secure, efficient, and repeatable deployments.
• Network with Purpose: Apply your advanced networking knowledge to build softwarethat interfaces directly with protocols and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot with Finesse: Dive deep into network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS,
• HTTP/HTTPS) and use tools like Wireshark to solve complex, packet-level challenges.
• Collaborate & Lead: Work hand-in-hand with our network engineering and security teams. You will also mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices for software delivery.

Qualifications:

• Proven Expertise: 5+ years of software development experience, with a heavy focus on Python and its popular frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI).
• Network Ninja: A comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals, including
• TCP/IP, DNS, and secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS). Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, load balancers) on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• DevOps Mindset: Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Data Driven: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• API Alchemist: A solid background in API design and a talent for integrating diverse systems.
• Problem Solver: Exceptional debugging skills and the ability to diagnose issues across software, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's degree - desired

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Netmiko, or Nornir.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like Software-Defined Networking (SDN) or edge
• computing.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Previous experience building and managing high-scale distributed systems.

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD

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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years OR overall 5+ years of equivalent software development experience
• 3+ years of experience with Python and its popular frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI), DevOps and Networking.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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
• and more!