Senior Wireless LTE & Modem Connectivity Engineer
Motive
Lead design and development of LTE/5G connectivity for embedded platforms.
8 days ago ago
$148,000 - $226,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
4,629 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fleet Management
GPS Tracking
Driver Safety
Compliance
Maintenance
Spend Management
Sector Specialisms
Renewables
Energy
Utilities
Marine
Decommissioning
Oil & Gas
Infrastructure
Power
Role
What you would be doing
lte development
fota updates
sim management
automated testing
protocol optimization
tech research
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G features for embedded platforms
- Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, guiding team members on best practices for wireless development, modem firmware updates (FOTA), and debugging network registration and data session activation.
- Collaborate with product, hardware, and mobile teams to define end-to-end connectivity requirements and solutions, including SIM/eSIM management and device provisioning.
- Design and implement automated testing frameworks for LTE certification (e.g., PTCRB, GCF) and interoperability testing.
- 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.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, such as 3GPP specifications, low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN), and cellular V2X, ensuring Motive products remain cutting-edge.
What you bring
lte/5g
rtos
c/c++
java/kotlin
ios/android
bachelor's
- 7+ years of experience in wireless connectivity or embedded software development, with significant focus on Wireless LTE, 5G, and modem connectivity.
- Deep expertise in LTE/5G stacks, protocols (IP, UDP, TCP), and performance optimization, including QoS parameters.
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Familiarity with network simulation tools and RF lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network emulators).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with iOS and Android APIs related to modem and LTE connectivity (e.g., TelephonyManager, CellularGateway, NetworkExtension frameworks).
- Understanding of wireless coexistence challenges and mitigation strategies (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
- Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems, and Java/Kotlin/Swift for mobile platforms.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2013
Year Established
The company began as KeepTruckin in 2013 with a focus on digitizing driver hours and logs for truckers.
Rebranded 2022
New Identity Year
The company rebranded to Motive in 2022 to better reflect its expanded mission of powering the physical economy.
$150M Raised in 2022
Series F Funding
The company secured $150 million in Series F funding in 2022, contributing to its valuation.
120,000+ Businesses
Global Reach
The platform supports over 120,000 businesses worldwide, streamlining operations, safety, and finance teams.
- Launched with a simple goal: digitize driver hours and logs for truckers.
- Evolved into an integrated platform combining IoT devices and AI-powered apps for managing vehicles, safety, compliance, assets, maintenance, and expenses.
- Typical projects include rolling out fleet-wide dashcam systems with real-time safety alerts and automating compliance workflows for construction or oil-and-gas fleets.
- Specializes in fleet management for sectors like trucking, logistics, construction, field service, agriculture, transit, and delivery.
- A standout achievement: its Motive Card achieved a $1 billion annualized spend run rate, showcasing strong traction in spend management.
- Own It
- Less but Better
- Build Trust
- Unlock Potential
- Make it happen
- Make it simple
- Make it great
- Make it different
- Make it together
5M+ Electric Miles
Electric Vehicle Impact
Electrification initiatives have displaced over 5 million electric miles, significantly reducing environmental impact.
13% Fuel Savings
Fuel Efficiency Enhancements
Implementing advanced fleet management has achieved up to 13% reduction in fuel consumption.
20% Idling Cut
AI-Driven Fuel Insights
AI technology has successfully reduced unnecessary idling, saving fleets up to 10% in fuel costs.
15M+ COâ‚‚ Reduced
Carbon Emissions Impact
Efforts have resulted in the displacement of 15 million pounds of COâ‚‚ and reduced particulate matter effectively.
- Carbon Neutrality target achieved for Scope 1 & 2 emissions
- Upgraded fuel and carbon emissions reporting with low‑carbon integration
- Net‑zero target: achieving carbon neutrality on operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2)
4% increase
Women in Leadership
Year-over-year growth in women occupying leadership roles, reflecting progress toward gender equality in executive positions.
- Implementing industry-leading employee dialogue processes for an inclusive workplace.
- Published diversity metrics in annual Impact Reports.
- Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive team driving innovation.
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