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Motive · 2 hours ago

Senior Wireless & Modem Connectivity Engineer (combined LTE and BLE)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$148K/yr - $226K/yr

7+ years exp

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. As a Senior Wireless & Modem Connectivity Engineer, you will drive the design, architecture, and development of advanced connectivity solutions, providing technical leadership and mentoring to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Computer Software

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of Bluetooth Classic, BLE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G features for embedded platforms and smartphones

Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, guiding team members on best practices for wireless development, debugging protocols, and modem firmware updates (FOTA)

Collaborate with product, hardware, and mobile teams to define end-to-end connectivity requirements and solutions, including SIM/eSIM management and device provisioning

Debug, optimize, and validate wireless protocols and firmware across multi-core embedded systems and mobile OS environments, with a focus on power consumption and data throughput

Design and implement automated testing frameworks for both Bluetooth and LTE certification (e.g., PTCRB, GCF) and interoperability testing

Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, such as Bluetooth SIG standards, 3GPP specifications, low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN), and cellular V2X, to ensure Motive products remain cutting-edge

Qualification

Wireless LTEBluetooth Classic/BLEEmbedded systemsC/C++ programmingJava/Kotlin/Swift5G technologiesReal-time operating systemsTechnical leadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

7+ years of experience in wireless connectivity or embedded software development, with significant focus on Wireless LTE, 5G, modem connectivity, and Bluetooth Classic/BLE

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems, and Java/Kotlin/Swift for mobile platforms

Deep expertise in both Bluetooth stacks (profiles, pairing/bonding, custom services) and LTE/5G stacks (protocols like IP, UDP, TCP), including performance and QoS optimization

Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Hands-on experience with both iOS and Android APIs related to Bluetooth (CoreBluetooth) and LTE/modem connectivity (TelephonyManager, CellularGateway, NetworkExtension frameworks)

Understanding of wireless coexistence challenges and mitigation strategies (e.g., Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)

Familiarity with network simulation tools and RF lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network emulators)

Benefits

Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits

Paid time off

Sick time off

Short term and long term disability coverage

Life insurance

401k contribution

Company

Motive

Glassdoor4.0

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable.

Founded in 2013

San Francisco, California, US

1001-5000 employees

http://gomotive.com

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