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Zebra Technologies

Data capture hardware, software, and services

Firmware / Software Engineer 2

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Singapore
Hybrid
QA & TestingTest Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Thorough understanding of prompt engineering.
  • At least intermediate-level understanding of available generative AI tools and their use to improve day-to-day work efficiency.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze, design, develop, and maintain firmware and software for organizational products and systems.
  • Integrate software and hardware to maintain throughput and program consistency.
  • Develop, validate, and test firmware and software features; create user documentation for assigned work.
  • Design and develop automated tests for firmware functionalities within larger projects.
  • Develop test plans containing scenarios and steps that describe the approach to testing specific firmware functionality.
  • Document all activities performed.
  • Participate in project code reviews and provide input.
  • Review automated test code, including test application programming interfaces and automated tests.
  • Develop test automation tools and improve existing tools and test frameworks as needed.
  • Work with firmware developers and architects to resolve identified project bugs.
  • Work with senior team members and managers to continually improve processes.
  • Develop and execute automated and manual software and firmware tests.
  • Mentor, coach, and technically lead junior team members, acting as an architect for the team.
  • Review test results and perform root cause analysis to identify problems.
  • Modify test networks to simulate customer environments and support the team in reproducing and fixing bugs.
  • Participate in creating continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines; analyze test failures on build pages and provide fixes so builds can advance to subsequent levels.
  • Recommend and implement solutions to complex issues, and ensure compliance with quality processes and standards.
  • Enhance existing technologies for application to new solutions.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to team performance and productivity.
  • Find new tools to analyze and solve problems.
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
  • Receive general instructions for routine work, new projects, or assignments.
  • Build productive working relationships internally and externally, across teams and business units.

About the company

Zebra Technologies builds data capture and automation solutions for businesses to run more efficiently. Its products include barcode scanners, mobile computers, printers, and RFID systems, which work together with software and services to collect data, track assets, and automate workflows. These tools are used across industries like retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing to improve accuracy and provide real-time visibility into operations. The company differentiates itself with a broad hardware portfolio, integrated software, and a strong partner network that delivers hardware, software, and ongoing services on a recurring basis. Zebra’s goal is to help organizations streamline operations, reduce errors, and make informed decisions through real-time data.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $1.56 billion and EPS beat by 46%.
  • Zebra raised 2026 sales guidance to 14%-16% and expects at least $1 billion free cash flow.
  • September 17, 2026 KC401 launch expands self-service demand across retail, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare.

What critics are saying

  • Memory availability still gates shipments; Zebra targets five suppliers only by early 2027.
  • Q3 2026 margins step down as memory costs rise and tariff recovery ends.
  • If kiosk and vision rivals commoditize hardware, Zebra loses pricing power by 2027.

What makes Zebra Technologies unique

  • Zebra owns frontline workflow hardware, software, and services across retail and healthcare.
  • KC401 and CV70 extend Zebra beyond scanners into kiosks and machine vision.
  • Direct top-three memory vendor relationships and Zebra DNA improve supply resilience and device management.

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Zebra Technologies wins three Red Dot awards for AI-powered frontline workflow devices

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Zebra Technologies shares surge 26% after earnings beat estimates by 46%

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