Software Engineer I

Zebra Technologies is a community of innovators developing smart solutions that anticipate customer and partner needs. The Software Engineer I designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software solutions while supporting system integration across software, firmware, and hardware. The role also develops automation, performs data-driven root-cause analysis, and applies AI/ML tools to improve engineering workflows and system performance.

What you'll do:

• Completes all phases of software engineering design projects, including coding, debugging, testing, and deployment
• Collaborates with immediate and cross-functional team members to establish requirements, participate in code reviews, and build productive working relationships
• System Integration & Optimization: Serves as a key link between hardware and software, ensuring firmware and on-device software interact seamlessly with target hardware through data-driven performance analysis and feedback
• Intelligent Root Cause Analysis: Develops automated scripts, data analysis workflows, and tools to identify system performance anomalies and accelerate root-cause analysis on complex integration issues
• AI Tooling & Methodology: Actively explores, builds, and adopts modern AI-assisted development tools and machine learning methodologies to enhance engineering workflows and data analysis
• Conducts analysis of processes and systems, interpreting results and recommending potential solutions for software and system improvements
• Contributes to the development and testing of software solutions for various products, ensuring they meet quality, performance, and adherence standards
• Creates and maintains project documentation, including source code comments, design specifications, and test results
• Exercises sound judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions for problem-solving and solution delivery
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies, AI/ML tools, and software engineering methodologies, applying them to projects as needed

What they're looking for:

• * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• * Relevant experience (academic projects, internships or industry experience) in software development or a related field
• * Equivalency: Equivalent practical work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Holtsville, NY office
• • Travel Requirements: Up to 15%
• * Successful completion of a Zebra Technologies Internship
• * Hands-on proficiency with core programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, or Java)
• * Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML concepts or tools to solve practical problems (via academic coursework, internships, or substantial personal projects)
• * Familiarity with data analysis and machine learning libraries/frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV)
• * Exposure to low-level systems, embedded platforms, firmware, or hardware-software interfacing
• * Familiarity with software development life cycles (Agile/Scrum), modern version control (Git), and automated CI/CD practices
• * Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Performance-based annual cash incentive at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Inclusion networks
• Continued learning and development offerings
• Community service days
• Traditional insurances, depending on the country where you work
• Parental leave, depending on the country where you work
• Employee assistance program, depending on the country where you work
• Paid time off, depending on the country where you work