Senior Software Engineer

Overview:

At Zebra, we are 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.

What We're Looking For:

Analyzes, designs, develops, and maintains software solutions for the organization’s products and systems. Leads system integration of software and hardware to ensure consistent performance and program reliability. Develops, validates, and tests software functionality and user documentation. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives and quality standards are met. Determines and develops innovative approaches to solve complex problems, leveraging technical expertise and industry best practices.

Essential Duties and 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

Job Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience. 3+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree
• Equivalency: Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Key Skills and Competencies:
• 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

• Knowledgeable in AWS services, distributed-system architecture, Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• 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

Position Specific Information:
• Travel Requirements: Up to 15%
• Able to Telework?: Hybrid

Physical Demands:
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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