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Software Engineer II

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a project where you worked on embedded software close to the hardware. What was the platform and what problems did you run into?

whether the candidate actually has hands-on embedded experience beyond coursework

Tell me about a time you had to write or read a Bash or Python script to automate part of a build or test process.

comfort with scripting tools listed in the posting, not just theoretical knowledge

Describe a situation where you had to work across hardware and software teams to get a feature working end to end.

ability to collaborate across integration boundaries, which the role explicitly requires

Tell me about a time a code review caught something important in your work. What was it and how did you respond?

openness to feedback and quality mindset in a team-based agile environment

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical problem to someone who wasn't an engineer.

communication skill, since the posting stresses this explicitly

Technical

Tell me about the difference between TCP and UDP, and give me an example of when you'd pick one over the other in a networked application.

basic networking fundamentals needed for products that rely on TCP/IP, TLS, UDP

What's the difference between a mutex and a semaphore, and when have you had to use one in real code?

depth of understanding of concurrency, common in embedded/Linux systems work

How would you explain TLS handshake at a high level to someone who's never seen it?

grasp of security fundamentals relevant to authentication and cryptography concepts mentioned

Have you worked with Git and JIRA in a team setting? Walk me through how your team used branching and ticket tracking.

real familiarity with agile tooling versus just having heard of it

What do SIP and RTP actually do in a voice or video call, and where does RTCP fit in?

whether the candidate has genuine exposure to real-time communication protocols beyond a resume keyword

Have you used or experimented with any generative AI or LLM tools in your development work? What did you use them for and what were the limits you ran into?

exposure to the 'Gen AI and LLM is a plus' desired skill and honest self-assessment of its limits

Situational

Say you're debugging a memory leak in a C++ application that only shows up after the device has been running for days. How would you track it down?

practical debugging methodology and patience with hard-to-reproduce issues

If a driver you wrote was causing intermittent crashes on some but not all devices in the field, what's your first move?

structured troubleshooting approach and understanding of hardware variability

If you inherited a large legacy C codebase with almost no documentation, how would you approach getting familiar with it before making changes?

pragmatic strategy for onboarding into unfamiliar, mission-critical code safely

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

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 Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation. Job Description Analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains software for the organization’s products and systems. Contributes to the full product lifecycle by performing software development, executing hardware and software integration tests, and developing and validating all feature functionality and user documentation. Candidates are expected to work in a team environment, using the latest industry-standard agile practices to plan, implement, and deliver products and services. Required Skills (one or more of): • C/C++ • Linux (multiple variants) • Windows development • Python, Perl / Powershell • Java • Make, Bash • Network Protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, UDP) Desired Skills: • Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus • Mobile application and/or platform development, including Android and iOS • Driver development • Embedded programming  • SIP,  RTP,  RTCP Protocols • Experience in debugging and strong analytical skills • Security concepts such as authentication, access control, authorization, and cryptography • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Knowledge of Gen AI and LLM is a plus #LI-JM2  Target Base Salary Range: $73,800  - $107,600 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. Basic Requirements • Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. • 1 to 2 years of relevant embedded system software development experience. • US Citizenship required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No 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 complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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