Android Platform Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you worked on a team project that used Agile or Scrum, even informally. What was your role in the standups or sprint planning?

comfort operating inside a structured team process rather than solo coding

Describe a time you had a bug you could not figure out for a long time. How did you eventually track it down?

debugging persistence and method, since this predicts how they'll handle real production code

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate about how to implement something. How did you resolve it?

collaboration style and communication skills, both called out explicitly in the posting

What's a technical concept from your coursework that you had to teach yourself outside of class because the class didn't cover it well enough?

self-direction and genuine curiosity, important since interns need to ramp up quickly with limited hand-holding

Technical

Walk me through how the Android activity lifecycle works, and tell me about a time you had to manage state across those lifecycle changes in an app you built.

whether the candidate has hands-on Android SDK experience beyond coursework, not just textbook knowledge

Say you're given a Java class that's supposed to run on a device with very limited memory and processing power. What would you think about differently compared to writing the same logic for a regular desktop app?

awareness of embedded and resource constraints, since this is embedded Android work, not typical app development

Have you worked with C or C++ before, and can you point to a project where you had to think about memory management directly, like pointers or manual allocation?

depth of exposure to lower-level languages relevant to embedded systems work

Tell me about a school project or personal project where you used object-oriented design. What classes or interfaces did you create, and why did you split things up that way?

whether the candidate actually applies OOD principles rather than just knowing the vocabulary

Have you ever practiced test driven development, where you write the test before the code? Walk me through what that looked like.

real exposure to TDD versus having only heard the term in a lecture

Have you done anything with the Linux kernel or low-level Linux development, even just compiling a custom kernel or writing a driver for fun?

exposure to systems-level work that's a plus for this embedded Android role

Situational

If you were assigned to fix a bug in a large codebase you had never seen before, what would your first few steps be?

structured approach to unfamiliar code, important for someone dropped into an established mission-critical system

Imagine you're pairing with a senior engineer and they ask you to explain a design decision you made that they think is wrong. How do you handle that conversation?

openness to feedback and ability to justify technical decisions without being defensive

This software runs communication systems that police, fire, and EMS depend on. How does knowing that changes the way you'd approach writing and testing code, compared to a normal app?

understanding of the stakes involved in mission-critical public safety software and whether that shapes their engineering discipline

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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. 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. Department Overview This position is for a Software Engineering Summer Internship at Motorola Solutions in Schaumburg, Illinois / Plantation, Florida. Motorola Solutions is the market leader in delivering large scale communications systems for the federal and public safety markets. These systems support the mission critical communications needs of organizations such as Police, Fire, EMS, DEA, Customs and Border Patrol, as well as many others. You will work with one of the groups that develop and test software for products at the core of Motorola Solutions communications systems. Job Description Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations : Software Engineers at Motorola Solutions are involved in the design and development of state of the art microprocessor-based digital communication systems. Software development phases include requirements capture, design, implementation and test. These phases will be conducted using mature software development processes such as TDD & Agile methodologies. Specific Knowledge/Skills: - Knowledge of Java, Android Studio and Android SDK - Embedded software development using Object Oriented Design - Knowledge of C / C++, and / or Python is a plus - Knowledge of software development in the linux kernel is a plus - Knowledge of Agile / Scrum development methodology is a plus - Knowledge of Test Driven Development is a plus - Ability to work well in a team environment. - Excellent communication skills - verbal & written Basic Requirements • Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in one of the following degree programs : Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering. • Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students) Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Intern 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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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