Software Engineer, Advanced (Android)

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 Software Engineer at Zebra, you will be at the heart of our mobile innovation, building the next generation of enterprise-grade Android applications that power businesses worldwide. This is a role for a talented and autonomous engineer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and takes full ownership of the entire development lifecycle. You will have significant latitude to determine the objectives of your assignments and will be expected to accomplish your work without considerable direction. Your core responsibility will be to analyze, design, develop, and maintain the critical software for our products and systems. This includes everything from crafting intuitive and performant UIs to engineering robust background services and performing complex system integration of software and hardware to ensure program consistency and maintain throughput. Beyond coding, you will develop, validate, and test application structures and user documentation to deliver sophisticated, high-performance applications that are resilient and scalable. If you are a passionate expert in the Android platform, driven to build software that solves real-world problems, we want you on our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes requirements for highly complex software design projects and provides leadership in defining project scope and objectives.

Architects and designs software for highly complex systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technical standards.

• Leads and participates in all phases of software development projects, including in-process and final inspections to maintain quality.
• Conducts and oversees code reviews, implementing technical and quality improvements to ensure robust solutions.
• Develops innovative programs, technologies, and solutions, documenting methodologies for broader team use.
• Provides technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, leveraging expertise to influence program direction and outcomes.
• Designs and develops advanced tools to aid in solving complex technical challenges and improving team efficiency.
• Fosters cross-company collaboration and builds strong relationships with other engineering disciplines to drive innovation and project success.
• Exercises considerable judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to deliver effective solutions.
• Networks with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and customers, to coordinate efforts and achieve project goals.
• Represents the organization as a technical expert and principal customer contact on critical projects.

Job Requirements Preferred Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience or 5+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and software architecture.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, system-level programming, performance optimization techniques, and adopting GenAI in Software Development Lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience tackling highly complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with competitor products and industry trends to inform strategic design decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Experience developing inn…