Software Engineer, AI Wearables

This is a hybrid position located in Chicago 

Motorola software development philosophy is based on few key foundations: 

Building on a foundation of pure Android 
Software experiences that complement Android, not compete with it 
Ensuring software brings value to the consumer 
Constantly improve software experiences on the released phones by faster android upgrades and Motorola apps updates 

At Motorola, we use our talent and passion to help the company to build world-class experiences and products for our users on a foundation of Android, the world’s best mobile operating system.  Working at Motorola is an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of mobile software development. 

Being a part of Motorola’s Mobile Business Group, as a Software development Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and AI to craft unique innovations across a range of Motorola devices, including smartphones, wearables and innovative form factors.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and create innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible in the mobile and wearable space.  You will have an opportunity to create innovation of the future with AI wearable technology.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with experience in realizing the requirements into products. Strong desire for innovation, inter-group coordination and teamwork skills are must.  

Job responsibilities include the following.

Android Application and Framework development: Job responsibilities also include Android application/native software development across different subsystems of mobile device, requirements definition & planning, design, test, debug and competitive analysis.  

On-Device AI Integration: Implement on-device AI frameworks and libraries to enable real-time AI processing, ensuring efficient utilization of device resources.

Off-Device AI Infrastructure: Architect and maintain scalable infrastructure for off-device AI processing, leveraging cloud services and distributed computing techniques.

Performance Optimization: Optimize AI algorithms and workflows to achieve optimal performance on mobile devices while balancing computational resources and battery life.

Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ideate and implement AI-powered features that enhance user experiences.

Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technologies and contribute to research initiatives aimed at driving innovation in mobile AI solutions.

Candidate is responsible for requirements analysis, technical feasibility evaluation, development, delivery of the features and support until end of product life.  Candidate is responsible for creating innovations on Motorola products, which help consumers worldwide enrich their digital lives. These are in the space of cool innovative software-hardware pairings. 

Basic Requirements: 

• B.S/M.S in the field of Computer Science/Engineering or related field 
• Experience of 3+ years  in Android software development. 
• Experience with development of Android applications and enhancement of Android framework components, to enhance user experience.  
• Strong Coding knowledge with Kotlin, Java, Android Studio.
• Well versed with Object-oriented Analysis & Design, Design  Patterns, Data Structures and Algorithms. 
• Strong problem analysis and debugging skills with passion for innovation and a drive to create impactful software solutions. 
• Key Performance Indicator(KPI) definition, analysis and improvement. 
• Proven track record in delivering consumer-focused software experiences. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience in publishing Android Apps to the Google Play Store 
• Working experience with Git/Jira 
• Knowledge of web services, REST APIs 
• Knowledge of  interfacing with Google Cloud Services / Amazon Web services. 
• Knowledge of Windows based application development 
• Strong sense of System Architecture as it relates to mobile apps 
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their application in software development. 
• Working experience on integration of LLMs to application
• Working experience on technologies like Audio, Bluetooth, Wifi, Display, Camera, Audio, Modem