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Software Engineering Manager

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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

The FLEX team develops software for public safety organizations to manage emergency dispatch, reporting and jail. The team is part of the Motorola Video and Software organization which builds secure, scalable and reliable on-premise and cloud based products to serve public safety and enterprise markets throughout the world providing sophisticated and customized workflows and cost effective solutions to municipalities of all sizes.

Job Description

Manage a team of Software Development Engineers building solutions for public safety
Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach Software Development Engineers at different levels of experience
Manage and execute against project plans and deliver commitments within a professional, high paced engineering environment
Interface with our internal/external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate direction and progress
Own all operational metrics and support for your teams’ software
Drive improvements in software engineering practices
Analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains software for the organization’s products and systems.
Performs system integration of software and hardware to maintain throughput and program consistency.
Develops, validates, and tests structures and user documentation.

Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science (or related technical equivalent) with 5+ years experience or 8+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
5+ Experience in architecting and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
Team management - experience with managing engineers preferred
Experience partnering with product OR program management teams

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: $98,100- $ 196,200 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

BS in Computer Science (or related technical equivalent) with 5+ years experience OR 8+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
5+ Experience in architecting and designing (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineering Manager, Motorola Solutions

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that team collaboration and innovation are key to our mission of making the world a safer place. As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this vision, leading a talented group of Software Development Engineers who create cutting-edge solutions for public safety organizations. Working with our FLEX team, you’ll also engage in managing emergency dispatch, reporting, and jail management software. Based in beautiful Utah but thriving offsite, your role will involve recruiting and mentoring engineers of varying experience levels while executing project plans that align with our commitments. You'll work closely with internal and external customers to understand requirements, set project priorities, and effectively communicate direction and progress. You’ll have ownership over operational metrics and work tirelessly to enhance our software engineering practices. If you’re passionate about driving improvements while analyzing and developing robust software solutions, this is the place for you! We value individuals who can lead in a fast-paced environment and possess the technical expertise gained from at least 5 years of experience in software architecture and engineering management. Join us at Motorola Solutions and play a critical role in shaping a safer future for communities around the world.

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Software Engineering Manager at Motorola Solutions?

As a Software Engineering Manager at Motorola Solutions, your main responsibilities include managing a diverse team of Software Development Engineers, executing project plans, and providing mentorship while driving improvements in software practices. You will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure that software solutions align with customer needs.