Software Engineer - Kotlin / Java

Company Overview

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

CAPE product team - CAPE Aerial Telepresence provides industry-leading software for remote drone operation, live video streaming, and evidence capture. Learn more at CAPE.com.

Job Description

This role is for a Software Engineer working out of our Somerville, Massachusetts office, developing mobile applications for drone operation and live-streaming, commonly used on Android-based tablets and integrated displays connected to a pilot’s flight controller.

• Develop our Android tablet, phone and embedded device/controller applications
• Integrate with SDKs provided by UAV hardware and software manufacturers
• Build applications on top of state of the art could infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Coordinate with a small, cross-functional team to develop, test & support the application
• Provide technical leadership within Scrum team, mentoring junior members
• Design, develop, test, review, and document as part of the full SDLC

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to work as part of an agile software development team
• Technical leadership and mentoring of other developers
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Analytical problem solving abilities, attention to detail, ability to critically review work

Technical Expertise:

Academic and Technical Qualifications:

• A formal qualification (Degree) in Computing Science or equivalent experience with a high level of academic achievement
• Significant experience of development of complex mobile apps for Android
• Significant experience architecting, designing and implementing large pieces of reliable, scalable complex software

Experience with a range of the following core technologies:

• Kotlin, Java and the Android SDK
• Designing, implementing and maintaining an Android application codebase
• Familiarity with Android media services, cameras, audio and video standards
• Experience in building efficient Android user interfaces to a specification
• Standard Git workflow
• Azure DevOps or other CI systems

Experience of the following technologies would also be of benefit:

• Professional or hobbyist-level experience with drones and Dronecode
• Public safety experience, interest in or connection to police, fire, EMS
• Live-streaming technologies such as WebRTC and RTMP
• HTTP family of protocols and technologies (JSON, MQTT, WebSockets, etc.)
• Google Firebase

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 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

• Degree in Computer Science or a related degree
• Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Java
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!