Software Engineer, Principal

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.

• – Architects, designs, and supports developing, and testing of software solutions to several highly- complex technical projects. Creates software specifications for the projects. Leads technology roadmap process. Recommends project approach and goals.
• – Champions new thinking and creativity in team members to cultivate and retain top talent. Coaches others on how to effectively develop, communicate, and implement new solutions.
• – Prioritizes quality and seeks out improvements in all aspects of the software projects.
• – Maintains keen awareness of competitor products and development direction to help direct designs to surpass the competition.
• – Uses status as a developer of novel and creative solutions to build business and bring positive attention to technologies and services.
• – With other engineering disciplines, develops next generation ideas and solutions to meet client needs before the competition.
• – Analyzes competitor intellectual property and participates in activities related to protecting intellectual property.
• – Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• – May supervise the activities of others. – Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
• – Serves as organization spokesperson on specialized projects or programs.
• – Acts as prime consultant on large projects that affect the organization’s long-term goals and objectives. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts.

Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system.

Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system.

If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria.

This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process.

However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people.

For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy .