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Android Applications Developer

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-95K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-95K Annually
Entry level
Develop and maintain Android applications for public safety customers, covering requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and performance tuning. The role requires Java and Kotlin expertise, Android SDK and Studio experience, strong debugging abilities, and familiarity with C/C++, networking, wireless communication, Agile practices, and configuration management. The developer will lead technical solutions, mentor engineers, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively within distributed teams.
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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
Devices Android Application Development Team is responsible for architecting, designing Android applications for use by Public Safety customers.
Job Description

Android Applications Developer will be responsible for the following:
• Your responsibilities will range from requirements gathering, architecture, driving solutions, design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance mobile applications
• Lead development capabilities, ability to guide & mentor other engineers
• High ownership, self-sufficient, hands-on leader to drive quality and maintain application stability
• Ability to deliver multiple simultaneous projects on time
• Able to brainstorm and communicate technology decisions and issues with peers and management
• Strong ability and enthusiasm to learn new technologies in a short time
• Able to work effectively in a distributed team environment
Additional Qualified Skills:
• Actual Working Experience with Android UI frameworks and Android OS
• In-depth experience with Android Studio and the Android SDK
• Java and Kotlin is required.
• C and C++ experience
• Performance analysis and tuning experience including memory usage, CPU utilization etc
• Excellent debugging skills to solve challenging problems
• Experience/knowledge with wireless device to device communication standards (Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, WiFi) is a plus.
• Experience/knowledge in mobile application software development tools (e.g. GIT, JIRA…), testing, process (Agile, Kanban) and configuration management.
• Professional knowledge of REST, TCP/IP, SIP, RTP, HTTP, and UDP is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
 


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Target Base Salary Range: $76,900  - $95,300  USD


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • US citizenship required


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
New Grad
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.

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