{"id":1214403,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zebra-technologies-senior-manager-software-engineering","title":"Senior Manager, Software Engineering","company":{"id":58915,"name":"Zebra Technologies","domain":"zebra.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zebra-technologies","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":156960,"max":235440,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":235440},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false},{"name":"AI Agents","optional":true},{"name":"Prompt Engineering","optional":true},{"name":"RAG","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-02T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-02","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T04:38:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":25,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":25},"description":"Overview:\nAt 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.\nBeing 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.\nYou’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.\nCome make an impact every day at Zebra.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of System Test to provide strategic and operational leadership for the validation of complex enterprise We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of System Test to provide strategic and operational leadership for the validation of complex enterprise products and integrated solutions. This role defines system test strategy, leads globally distributed teams, and ensures effective manual and automated validation throughout the product lifecycle. The Senior Manager partners with Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, DevOps, and other stakeholders to manage product risks, improve test coverage and efficiency, and enable predictable, high-quality releases. The role also advances the responsible use of AI-enabled tools and intelligent automation to strengthen test effectiveness, engineering productivity, and data-driven decision-making.Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in Holtsville, NY office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nDefine and execute the System Test vision, strategy, operating model, standards, roadmaps, and measurable objectives\nLead, coach, and develop globally distributed System Test managers and engineers; build succession plans and capabilities required for current and future products\nEstablish risk-based test strategies and plans for complex products and integrated solutions, including requirements traceability, environments, test data, automation, and release criteria\nDirect manual and automated validation across system, integration, acceptance, regression, functional, browser, mobile, API, cellular, wireless, field, reliability, and performance domains as applicable\nPartner with Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, DevOps, Security, and other teams to align validation priorities, schedules, dependencies, investments, and release decisions\nMonitor test progress, product-quality trends, defects, and release risks; ensure timely escalation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and communication to senior leadership\nDevelop and execute scalable automation roadmaps that improve coverage, execution efficiency, cycle time, maintainability, and return on investment\nChampion the responsible adoption of approved AI and GenAI capabilities for test design, test maintenance, defect analysis, requirements traceability, risk assessment, analytics, and engineering productivity\nEvaluate emerging AI-enabled testing methods and establish appropriate governance for secure, compliant, and ethical use\nManage organizational resources, project assignments, budgets, schedules, suppliers, and performance expectations while balancing quality, velocity, and business priorities\nFoster an inclusive, accountable, and collaborative culture that recognizes contributions and encourages innovation and continuous learning\nCommunicate strategy, status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to senior leaders and internal or external stakeholders\nKey Skills and Competencies:\nStrategic leadership with the ability to translate business objectives into System Test priorities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes\nStrong knowledge of system, integration, regression, acceptance, functional, API, mobile, browser, cellular, wireless, field, reliability, and performance testing practices\nProven ability to build high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, talent development, and succession planning\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk assessment, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making\nAbility to influence stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and lead organizational change across product families or business units\nStrong program, resource, budget, schedule, supplier, and vendor-management capabilities\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nWorking knowledge of test-management and collaboration tools such as Jira, as well as Windows and Linux environments\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline\n\n10+ years of experience\n\n5+ years of people-management experience leading managers and technical teams/ experience leading global or geographically distributed technical teams\n\nDemonstrated experience leading test strategy and execution for complex software, hardware, or integrated enterprise products\n\nStrong understanding of automated testing, test management, defect management, Agile development, CI/CD practices, and release management\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree preferred.\n\nProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment\n\nMaster’s degree in a related technical or business discipline\n\nExperience leading System Test for enterprise mobility, connected devices, embedded systems, or integrated hardware and software solutions\n\nStrong understanding of cellular technologies, protocols, networks, interoperability, and device validation\n\nExperience implementing AI or GenAI capabilities within system test or software engineering workflows\n\nFamiliarity with large language models, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, predictive analytics, or AI-assisted engineering tools\n\nExperience scaling intelligent test automation, continuous testing, quality analytics, or engineering modernization initiatives\n\nLocation- ***Role is required to be onsite in Holtsville, NY office (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).\nCome join our team!\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nZebra 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 .\nKnow Your Rights:\nhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\nConozca sus Derechos:\nhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf\nWe 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  .\nPay Range:\n$156,960.00 - $235,440.00 AnnualIncentive Compensation:\nIn addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 20% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.Zebra Total Rewards:\nZebra 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.\nSalary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.\nAdditionally, 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.\nBenefits:\nWe 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.\nJob Posting Statement:\nTo 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.\nAI Technology Statement:\nZebra 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. 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