About the Role
Spearheads complex software deployments, architects customized enterprise-grade cloud and android solutions, and resolves high-stakes technical challenges for key enterprise customers. This customer-facing role leverages frontline experience to influence internal engineering teams and drive the architectural vision of core solutions.
Responsibilities
- Establishes requirements for moderately complex software design projects.
- Prioritizes features to ensure the most impactful are implemented first.
- Leads and participates in code reviews, proactively identifying and addressing issues early in the development process.
- Completes all phases of moderately complex software design and development projects, including in-process and final inspections to meet quality standards.
- Develops and tests comprehensive documentation to support software projects, including design specifications, code comments, and user manuals.
- Explores and applies the latest technologies and innovative approaches to enhance software designs and implementations.
- Reviews and refines existing software or firmware designs, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Provides recommendations and solutions to technical problems, leveraging expertise across multiple technical domains.
- May develop custom tools or scripts to streamline analysis, debugging, or problem-solving processes.
- Exercises sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to deliver effective solutions to complex problems.
- Works with minimal supervision, receiving general guidance on new assignments and strategic objectives.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to junior level personnel, including both exempt and non-exempt team members.
- Builds strong professional networks with senior internal and external stakeholders, frequently engaging in inter-organizational and customer-focused discussions.
- Lead the hands-on deployment, technical development and validation of Zebra's Android and cloud-based solutions during high-stakes customer pilots.
- Conduct technical workshops, customize and guide the seamless roll-out of devices and software into live, mission-critical operations.
- Act as a key technical consultant by reviewing real-world customer workflows, system use cases, and deployment environments.
- Analyze the customer's end-to-end software architecture to identify integration bottlenecks and ensure Zebra solutions fit seamlessly within their ecosystem.
- Develop, diagnose, debug, and troubleshoot complex software and device-level issues directly in the field.
- Actively review, design, and write high-quality code (spanning local Android to backend cloud integrations) to rapidly deploy stable, scalable solutions.
- Bridge the requirements gap in device-side Android applications and cloud solutions.
- Ensure secure connectivity, robust API integrations, and smooth data exchange between Zebra mobile devices, cloud backends, and existing third-party enterprise databases.
- Incorporate modern, Zebra-approved AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) to accelerate troubleshooting, write efficient code, and optimize application performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience OR 3+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
- Professional software engineering experience specializing in full-stack cloud solutions required.
- A demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative in diagnosing bugs and writing real-time code to resolve complex challenges required.
- Proven ability to articulate technical concepts and use cases clearly to both engineering teams and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- A forward-thinking mindset with an enthusiasm for leveraging AI-assisted development tools to optimize coding speed and output quality.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages and software development frameworks.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, system-level programming, and adopting GenAI in Software Development Lifecycle.
- Experience with software testing strategies, debugging tools, and performance optimization techniques.
- Ability to evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing software solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and influence junior team members.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and engaging with external customers or stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- Node.js
- JavaScript
- ReactJS
- Google Cloud (GCP)
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- Microservices
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Firebase
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- Claude Code
- Android Development
- Android SDK
- Kotlin
- TypeScript
- Express/NestJS
- Multi-Cloud (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
- Microservices architecture
- MongoDB
- BigQuery
- GitHub
- Git
Location
- Holtsville, NY
- Lincolnshire, IL
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote (US)
Experience Level
- 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
- 3+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced degree
Salary/Compensations
- $96,800.00 - $145,200.00 Annual
- Target 10% of base pay annual cash incentive
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Wellness programs
- Inclusion networks
- Continued learning and development offerings
- Community service days
- Traditional insurances
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work
- Adaptable hours
- Summer Flex Fridays
- Focus Fridays
- Annual companywide well-being day
About the Company
- Zebra is a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working.
- United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
- Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected.
- Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose.
- Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
- You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.
- Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
Equal Opportunity
- Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
