
Staff Bluetooth Software Engineer
Motive
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $148,000 - $226,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of Bluetooth Classic and BLE features for embedded platforms and smartphones (iOS and Android)
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, guiding team members on best practices for wireless development and debugging
- Collaborate with product, hardware, and mobile teams to define end-to-end Bluetooth connectivity requirements and solutions
- Debug, optimize, and validate wireless protocols and firmware across multi-core embedded systems and mobile OS environments
- Design and implement automated testing frameworks for Bluetooth validation and interoperability
- Stay ahead of industry trends, Bluetooth SIG standards, and emerging technologies, ensuring Motive products remain cutting-edge
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in wireless connectivity or embedded software development
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems, and Java/Kotlin/Swift for mobile platforms
- Deep expertise in Bluetooth stacks, profiles, pairing/bonding mechanisms, custom services, and performance optimization
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems
- Hands-on experience with iOS CoreBluetooth and Android Bluetooth APIs
- Understanding of wireless coexistence challenges and mitigation strategies
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pharmacy benefits
- Optical and dental care benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Short term and long term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 401k contribution
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Hard skills
CC++JavaKotlinSwiftBluetooth stacksembedded systemsreal-time operating systemsautomated testing frameworkswireless protocols
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationdebuggingoptimizationvalidationcommunicationproblem-solvingguidanceadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Computer Science