JobsMotorola Solutions

Solution Design Architect (Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

Apply at Motorola Solutions

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

Tell me about a time you had to translate a demand backlog from an offer management team into something a product manager could actually put on a roadmap.

experience bridging business requests and technical product planning, which is the core of this role

Tell me about a time your design recommendation was rejected or pushed back on by leadership. What did you do?

how they handle conflict with people who outrank them and whether they can adapt without losing the substance of their design

Describe a situation where you had to get buy-in from both a technical team and a non-technical group, like sales or offer management, on the same solution.

cross-functional influence skill without formal authority

Have you evaluated tools for a strategic technology decision, like choosing between platforms? Walk me through how you approached that evaluation.

structured decision-making on tool selection, which ties to the strategic project evaluation responsibility

What's an example of a market trend or external shift you noticed that changed how you thought about a service capability or architecture?

whether they actually track industry trends and connect them to concrete design decisions rather than giving a generic answer

Technical

Walk me through a High-Level Design you built from scratch. What was the business problem, and how did the design get from idea to something operations teams could actually run with?

whether the candidate can produce a real HLD end to end, not just talk about design in the abstract

Say you're designing a service architecture that needs to run across AWS and Azure because of customer constraints. What are the first things you'd want to know before drawing anything?

depth of actual cloud architecture knowledge versus buzzword familiarity

How do you think about integrating ServiceNow or Salesforce into a broader IT infrastructure design, versus treating them as standalone tools?

whether they understand SaaS platforms as part of a system, not isolated products

What does a good briefing document for executive leadership look like to you, and how do you decide what to cut when the audience isn't technical?

technical communication skill, which the posting explicitly calls out as a requirement

Tell me about a design you proposed that had to account for core networking, storage, and server infrastructure limitations. What tradeoffs did you make?

grasp of underlying IT infrastructure, not just cloud-level abstraction

Situational

How would you architect a customized deployment of a service management platform for a client with unusual operational requirements?

ability to apply general platform knowledge (like the Local Service Management Platform) to a specific, messy real-world case

If operations teams and tool product managers disagree on what a service design roadmap should prioritize, how would you work through that?

skill at mediating competing stakeholder priorities into one coherent plan

How would you approach a service design project where you have limited authority over the teams whose processes you're trying to improve?

comfort operating as an internal consultant rather than a direct manager

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Motorola Solutions from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

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 At Motorola Solutions, safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places, enabling the collaboration between public safety agencies, defense, and enterprises that is critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Within our Design & Tools (D&T) organization, we focus on developing service architectures and solution designs that enable the delivery of next-generation service capabilities, "Solving for safer" across global operations. Job Description We are seeking a Solution Design Architect to serve in a pivotal role shaping efficient and effective service delivery for our customers. This individual will collaborate closely with Global Services Offer Management and internal CMSO stakeholders to define High-Level Designs (HLDs) that serve as strategic roadmaps for operations teams and tool product managers. The ideal candidate brings strong technical and business acumen, strategic vision, and an inclusive approach to cross-functional collaboration. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is valued. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Solution Architecture • Develop service designs and High-Level Designs (HLDs) aligned with CMSO strategic direction and Global Services goals • Evaluate current and future service delivery and operations processes to design innovative architectures that enhance operational efficiency • Offer strategic architectural guidance to Services Offer Management to help align service requests with core D&T toolsets Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Alignment • Partner with D&T Product Managers to inform product roadmaps using insights from the Offer Management demand backlog • Engage internal operations teams and analyze external market trends to identify organizational requirements for service capabilities • Prepare clear service design briefing materials for leadership to articulate operational benefits and strategic outcomes Platform Deployment & Strategic Initiatives • Provide technical architectural support for customized deployments of the Local Service Management Platform • Support strategic project evaluations for tool selection and architecture aligned with Global Services business objectives • Serve as a technical consultant across teams to guide the execution of high-impact service delivery roadmaps Job Requirements: Technical Expertise • Cloud Architecture to design scalable service solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • ITS & CRM Platforms to leverage SaaS solutions such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, or PureCloud for service delivery • IT Infrastructure to integrate core networking, storage, and server technology foundations into high-level designs Professional Experience • Strategic Planning to align long-term technical architectures with business and operational objectives • Cross-Functional Leadership to build consensus, influence outcomes, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams • Technical Communication to present complex architectural concepts clearly to executive leadership and diverse stakeholders Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of operational support event management platforms, such as Oracle Service Assurance or Zabbix, is a plus. Target Base Salary Range: $115,000 -$120,000 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. We will be accepting applications from July through August #LI-DB1 Basic Requirements • Bachelor's Degree • 5+ Years of related experience • 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 complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

Apply at Motorola Solutions

Related jobs

Cyber Security - 2027 Summer Internship (Chicago Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Global Product Manager

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Finance & Accounting Intern (2027 Internship)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Marketing - 2027 Summer Internship

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20

M&A Integration Manager

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20

VS&A Supply Chain Intern 2027 internship

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20