Software Engineer, II

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.

The Software Engineer, II designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains software solutions for the organization’s products and systems. Performs system integration of software and hardware to ensure throughput, consistency, and compliance with quality standards. Develops, validates, and tests software functionality and associated documentation. Work is reviewed for overall adequacy, but allows for greater independence in day-to-day responsibilities. Follows established processes and contributes to improving existing methodologies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and test AI and automation solutions tailored specifically for the Program Management Office (PMO) to optimize operational efficiency and eliminate repetitive, transaction-based activities. Implement and maintain automated workflows within the Planisware platform to streamline project portfolio management, reduce manual data entry, and enhance real-time reporting capabilities. Develop and deploy intelligent automation tools for Zebra Life Cycle Management (ZLM), specifically targeting and optimizing both ZLM Hardware (HW) and ZLM Solutions processes to improve accuracy and reduce administrative overhead. Collaborate with cross-functional PMO stakeholders to support the analysis of New Product Development (NPD) lifecycles and help identify bottlenecks where custom AI-driven or automated solutions can accelerate execution. Assist in evaluating existing PMO workflows to identify automation opportunities, applying technologies such as scripting, robotic process automation (RPA), or machine learning algorithms to replace manual tasks. Contribute to the development lifecycle of internal PMO automation tools, participating in requirements gathering, proof-of-concept creation, deployment, ongoing maintenance, and performance monitoring. Work closely with project teams to ensure that deployed AI and automation solutions align with strategic business objectives and maintain compliance with internal quality and ISO standards. Designs, develops, and tests software components as part of a larger project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines Creates and maintains documentation detailing specific software functionality and design specifications Participates in code reviews and provides constructive feedback Contributes to the development and testing of software solutions for various products. Analyzes results and conducts root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve issues Recommends and implements solutions to complex technical challenges, ensuring compliance with quality processes and standards Modifies and enhances existing software by improving functionality, scalability, and performance to meet evolving business needs Proactively seeks out opportunities to enhance performance and productivity by recommending new tools or methodologies Demonstrates sound judgment   to determine appropriate actions for software development and testing tasks Assist less experienced staff with existing practices and processes Builds productive working relationships within the team, across organizational units, and with external customers