Firmware/Software Engineer, Professional II

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:

Analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains embedded software for the organization’s products and systems. Develops testing and troubleshooting strategies, devices, and systems for firmware. Integrates firmware to maintain functionality, throughput, and consistency. Develops user documentation. Work may be reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy. Follows established processes and directions.

This is a hybrid position working on-site at our corporate office located in Lincolnshire, IL for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and tests on a variety of firmware assignments that constitute a portion of a larger project for the organization’s Thermal printer products and solutions.
• Develops and tests documentation which describes the specific firmware functionality.
• Participates and provides some input in project code reviews.
• Runs software tests designed by more experienced engineers.
• Reviews test results and perform root cause analyses to identify problems.
• Provides recommendations and implements solutions to complex issues. Ensures compliance with quality processes and standards.
• Makes changes to or upgrades existing firmware. Enhance and improve existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
• Makes and implements recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve productivity.
• Seeks out new tools to analyze and solve problems.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Receives general instructions on routine work, new projects or assignments.
• May provide guidance to non-exempt personnel.
• Primary intra-organizational with occasional inter-organizational and external customer contacts on routine matters
• Grow competency on wide range of Product framework, HALs, Linux Kernel drivers from Peripheral and Network communication, and real time controls.
• Develops positive relationships with other company functions involved in the design, test, and implementation processes.
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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree in engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with no experience.

• Significant experience delivering platform product embedded firmware development.

• Proven experienced in programming languages C/C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Development experience in I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, Modbus, WLAN, PWM, ADC, Bluetooth, Ethernet, others Microcontroller peripheral.

• Good knowledge in the use of Oscilloscope, Bus analyzer, emulator and other firmware debugging tools.

• Familiar with electrical interface, schematic diagram, electronic component specification and datasheet.

• Good understanding in embedded RTOS and POSIX implementation including scheduling policy, synchronization methods, Interrupt Service Routine, external library integration, FileSystems, Memory allocation.

• Preferred experience with Stepper motor, network, MQTT, and security.

• Participate in Agile (SCRUM/KanBan) development process

• Experience of prototype board bring up, bootloader development, ARMCC toolchain is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at [email protected] .

Pay Range:

$86,080.00 - $129,120.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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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