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
As a Principal Software Engineer at Zebra, you will act as a key technical leader and full-stack developer, shaping the future of our enterprise device and cloud solutions. Under consultative direction, you will be entrusted to determine and pursue courses of action essential to achieving our predetermined long-range targets. This is a hands-on, full-stack software engineering leadership role, not a DevOps or IT infrastructure position. We are seeking a master-level engineer who will personally research, architect, design, and write production-grade code for our most complex and real-time cloud solutions. You will also maintain the critical software for our products and systems, acting as a technical leader who builds and delivers enterprise-grade platforms from the ground up. A key aspect of your work will involve performing complex system integration of software and hardware to ensure program consistency and maintain system throughput. Beyond coding, you will develop, validate, and test system structures and user documentation to ensure we deliver robust, high-quality, and well-documented solutions. Candidates whose experience is primarily in DevOps, SRE, or cloud administration will not be considered for this position.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Architects, designs, and oversees the development of software solutions for highly complex technical projects, ensuring alignment with business and technical strategies.
- Creates detailed software specifications and leads the technology roadmap process, recommending project approaches and long-term goals.
- Champions innovation and cultivates creativity among team members, fostering an environment that attracts and retains top talent.
- Leads and advises on all aspects of the software development lifecycle, prioritizing quality and continuous improvement.
- Monitors competitor products and development strategies, ensuring the organization's designs exceed industry standards.
- Develops next-generation technologies and solutions in collaboration with other engineering disciplines, anticipating and addressing client needs before the competition.
- Protects intellectual property by analyzing competitor patents and contributing to related organizational initiatives.
- Serves as a thought leader, representing the organization as a spokesperson on specialized projects and programs.
- Establishes formal networks and coordinates efforts across teams and organizational units to achieve shared objectives.
- Acts as a prime consultant and advisor for projects impacting the organization's long-term technical and business goals.
- Provides strategic mentorship to senior engineers and management, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
Job Requirements
Preferred Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
Key Skills And Competencies
- Expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalable software solutions for enterprise-level applications.
- In-depth knowledge of multiple programming languages, advanced software development methodologies, and adopting GenAI in Software Development Lifecycle.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive complex, high-impact projects to completion.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with a focus on long-term technical and business goals.
- Exceptional innovation and creativity in solving complex challenges and developing novel solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with senior leadership and external customers.
- Familiarity with intellectual property protection, competitor analysis, and industry trends.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or Masters in an appropriate engineering
- discipline required.
- Preferred Work Experience (years): Bachelors degree and 10+ years experience or Masters degree
- and 7+ years experience
- All other Regions:
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Preferred Work Experience (years): 10+ years work experience
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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