Motorola Solutions

Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Chicago Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions$135K — $155K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of full-stack engineering and Python experience
  • 2+ years of Java experience
  • Practical experience with media processing tools like FFmpeg
  • Proven ability to deploy and manage applications on GCP
  • Professional experience with Angular 17+ for real-time user experiences
  • Deep understanding of fault-tolerant design in media-heavy architectures
  • Experience leveraging modern AI tools for coding and architectural trade-offs

Responsibilities

  • Propose and lead architectural discussions for video trimming and packaging services
  • Own API contracts and coordinate with external teams for data integrity
  • Groom product management requirements into tasks for development
  • Implement frame-accurate video manipulation logic using libraries like FFmpeg
  • Develop high-performance UI/UX for video editing tools
  • Conduct code reviews to catch performance bottlenecks and security gaps
  • Contribute to development pipeline improvements to reduce PR cycle time
  • Participate in shipping LLM-powered features and monitor live metrics

Benefits

  • 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!
Full Job Description

Department Overview

Join our dynamic, agile R&D team as an Senior Full-Stack Engineer, where you will serve as a key architectural driver for our Evidence Management features, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
You will be responsible for the end-to-end success of major features—from proposing architectural approaches for video extraction to defining service contracts for AI-generated metadata. While primarily an Individual Contributor (IC), you will take on Technical Lead responsibilities for specific initiatives, actively mentoring peers and elevating our engineering standards. We expect a transformative approach, leveraging AI methodologies to optimize the development pipeline and ship high-performance media tools.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Architectural Ownership: Propose and facilitate technical discussions to arrive at agreed-upon architectural plans for video trimming, transcription, and packaging services.

  • Contract Definition & Coordination: Own the APIs for the Evidence Domain, coordinating with external consumer teams to ensure seamless integration and data integrity.

  • Feature Grooming & Delegation: Groom stories from Product Management requirements and break down tasks for the team to enable rapid, parallel development.

  • Hands-on Media Manipulation: Lead the implementation of frame-accurate video trimming, cropping, and snapshot extraction logic using libraries such as FFmpeg or GStreamer.

  • High-Performance UI/UX: Lead the development of the Video Trim Editor and extraction logic, ensuring frame-accurate performance and efficient GCS data handling in the browser.

  • Quality & Review: Conduct thorough code reviews, serving as a trusted source to catch edge cases, security gaps, and performance bottlenecks.

  • Pipeline Transformation: Actively contribute to development pipeline improvements (e.g., automated guardrails, RAG systems) to significantly cut down PR cycle time.

  • AI Integration: Participate in shipping LLM-powered features (e.g., scene description and object detection), monitoring live metrics to refine accuracy.

Requirements:

  • Experience & Impact: Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of progressive technical experience, demonstrating successful ownership of complex, distributed features.

  • Media Processing Mastery: Practical experience with media processing tools (e.g., FFmpeg) to perform lossless trimming, transcoding, and frame-accurate media manipulation.

  • GCP Proficiency: Proven ability to deploy and manage applications on GCP (GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage).

  • API/Contract Ownership: Extensive experience designing robust service contracts and managing dependencies between Python/Java microservices.

  • Frontend Expertise: Professional experience with Angular 17+ (specifically Signals) for developing highly performant, real-time user experiences.

  • System Integrity: Deep understanding of scale challenges, fault-tolerant design, and the ability to anticipate and address stress points within media-heavy architectures.

  • Transformative Mindset: Practical experience leveraging modern AI tools for coding, architectural trade-offs, and code analysis.

Target Base Salary Range: $135,000 USD - $155,000 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

Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago office 2 days per week.

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Basic Requirements

  • Bachelors degree with 4+ years of full stack engineering and Python experience

  • AND 2+ years of Java experience

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.


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!


About Motorola Solutions

Motorola provides products, technologies, and services for mobile, wireline digital communication, information, and entertainment applications. Its product portfolio includes smartphones operating on the Android operating system, feature phones, media tablet devices, wireless accessories, and more. Its range of smartphone products includes the Moto X first generation, Moto X second generation, Moto G first generation, Moto G second generation, and more. It is also the manufacturer of Moto 360, a smartwatch that provides services such as notifications, updates, and other related features. It also provides monitors, cordless phones, applications, and accessories such as cases, wireless headsets, wireless speakers, and more. In addition, it provides multimedia content, including video, voice, messaging, and cloud-based and Internet-based applications and services to multiple screens such as mobile devices, televisions, media tablets, and personal computers. Its Medios service platform enables service providers to deliver content on devices. Motorola is based in Chicago, Illinois. It primarily sells its products in the United States, China, Brazil, and Singapore. Motorola currently operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Motorola Solutions Careers

Join the dynamic team at Motorola Solutions today and be part of a company renowned for its relentless innovation, leadership in technology, and a commitment to professional excellence. As a global leader in communications and electronics, Motorola Solutions offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Motorola Solutions, you will collaborate with a diverse team of experts who are at the forefront of technological innovation and public safety solutions. Our work impacts lives, ensuring safety and security for communities around the world. You will be part of a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and where every team member’s contribution is valued. Lead in Innovation and Technology Motorola Solutions is not just about radios and hardware; we are at the cutting edge of software solutions, AI, and data analytics. By joining our team, you will work on groundbreaking projects that redefine how public safety communicates in the digital age. Your work will help develop smart solutions that keep people safe and businesses thriving. Grow Your Career With Motorola Solutions, your career trajectory is boundless. We offer a variety of professional development and leadership training programs to help you hone your skills and advance within the company. From internships to full-time positions, Motorola Solutions is committed to nurturing talent and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Benefits and Culture Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that supports their life and well-being. These include health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible working arrangements. At Motorola Solutions, we believe in maintaining a work-life balance that fosters both personal and professional growth. Join Our Team Explore the numerous employment opportunities at Motorola Solutions. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, we have positions ranging from engineering to marketing, sales to project management. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Networking and Professional Development Motorola Solutions values networking and connections within the industry. We encourage our employees to engage in various professional groups and forums to enhance their networking skills and industry knowledge. This engagement is pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment and sparking innovation within our teams. Internship Programs Our internship programs offer a robust introduction to the world of public safety solutions and communications technology. Interns at Motorola Solutions gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and participating in projects that make real-world impacts. Stay Connected Join the Motorola Solutions career community to stay updated on new job openings, company news, and industry developments. Tailor your job search with our career tools and get tips on crafting the perfect resume and acing your interview. Search Motorola Solutions Jobs Ready to start your journey with Motorola Solutions? Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for individuals who are driven, creative, and ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Motorola Solutions.
Learn more about Motorola Solutions
Size
18,700 employees
Market Cap
$42.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$949 million
Founded
1928
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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