Senior Software Engineer - AI/Computer Vision (Camera Systems)

Motorola Solutions•Waltham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its camera systems group within the Chief Technology Office. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing modern C++ software for embedded camera systems, implementing AI models and computer vision algorithms directly on camera hardware to analyze video feeds in real time for safety and security applications. The engineer will work with a team of scientists and engineers developing mission-critical AI solutions for public safety and commercial customers. The position is based in the Waltham, Massachusetts office, with attendance required 2–3 days per week. Travel is under 10%; relocation is not provided. The target base salary range is $140,000–$170,000 USD. U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
At least 3 years of C++ software development experience, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization.
Significant experience working with camera systems, including image processing, video encoding and decoding, and camera SDKs/APIs.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing methodologies, and version control such as Git.
Experience with Linux or embedded Linux development environments.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S.; employer work permit sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree.
Experience implementing and deploying AI models on embedded platforms.
Proficiency in Python for scripting and tooling.
Experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV.
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX Runtime.
Experience with CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test high-performance modern C++ code for AI models and computer vision algorithms on embedded camera platforms.
Optimize code for performance and resource constraints on embedded systems.
Integrate and deploy AI models onto camera hardware.
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to translate models into efficient C++ implementations.
Use camera SDKs and APIs to access and process video streams.
Develop and maintain unit and integration tests.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and documentation.
Troubleshoot and debug software issues on embedded systems.
Contribute to new features and enhancements for camera systems.
Stay up to date with advancements in AI, computer vision, and embedded systems.