Speech Science Technology Manager

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals and businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

A smarter store starts with smarter communication. Theatro, our user‑friendly, voice‑driven AI platform, provides retail workers with real‑time, discreet, and efficient communication—helping them stay safe and productive while delivering top‑notch customer service.

• Architect and lead development of a real‑time speech processing pipeline:
  Voice Command detection, VAD (voice activity detection), ASR, TTS, noise suppression, echo cancellation, and keyword spotting.
• Optimize ASR models (e.g., Whisper, Deepgram, Cerence, Sensory) for different voice commands.
• Ensure tight integration with Gen AI systems and contextual agent workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of speech scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for speech‑related technologies in alignment with company goals.
• Guide research and development efforts in speech recognition (ASR), speech‑to‑text (STT), text‑to‑speech (TTS), speaker identification, and related areas.
• Partner with firmware and hardware teams to fine‑tune microphone array configuration and audio signal processing chain.
• Establish evaluation metrics for ASR accuracy, latency, false acceptance rate (FAR), false rejection rate (FRR), and TTS quality.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, speech technology, or a related field.
• At least 7+ years of experience in speech development and research, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and proactive in driving results.

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $178,000 USD. Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide pay transparency and equity information. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience; the actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Travel Requirements:
Under 10%
Relocation Provided:
None

• 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!

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 Motorilian to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you believe you would be a great addition to our team but feel you don’t meet all preferred skills, we still welcome you to apply and share why you think you’d be a great fit.

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 the reasonable accommodations form so we can assist you.