Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems at Zebra Technologies

Lincolnshire, IL

About the Job

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.

Let’s create tomorrow together.

Analyzes, develops, designs, programs, debugs and implements embedded systems 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.

Responsibilities:

Leads requirements meetings for moderately complex firmware design projects.
Design, code, debug, and test assigned firmware, firmware improvements, and firmware modifications in a quality manner consistent with company and departmental standards and procedures.
Document designs and code or update preexisting documentationas appropriate with context, data flow and/or state diagrams, structure and flow charts, pseudocode, and source statement commentary.
Reviews firmware test results and root cause analysis. Resolves highly complex technical issues. Test designs or code under specified and/or reasonable conditions under which it may operate. Investigate problems and recommend solutions. Implement any required corrective action.
Reviews changes or upgrades to existing firmware designs. Develops new solutions to unique problems.
Identifies issues and makes recommendations for complex problems.
Prepare system specifications and/or sub-specification or evaluate such specifications.
Makes modifications to or upgrades existing firmware designs via patches and generating new code.
Enhances and improves existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
Develops positive relationships with other company functions involved in the design, test, and implementation processes.
Makes recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve product quality.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Keep abreast of developments in the field of software languages, techniques, and methods.
Prepare written documentation, reports, memoranda, or other data relative to assignments of a quality suitable for dissemination.
Give oral presentations regarding system technical performance, operation, or troubleshooting.
Support development, evaluation, revision, and/or refinement of computer programming techniques and standards, languages, and other tools.
Conduct training sessions for other firmware or hardware engineers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering or related fields) with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Hands on experience in firmware development using C/ C++ (low level/ device driver development)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in scripting using Python or Perl.
Experience working in a Linux/ UNIX based development platform is a huge plus
Exposure to 64-bit microcontroller/ processor programing is a plus
Exposure to various technologies like RF, USB technology, communication protocols like WiFi, Bluetooth.
Knowledge of UI interfaces/ protocols, communication protocols and network protocols is a plus
Exposure to Microcontrollers and Motor drivers is a big plus.

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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 workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

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: USD 92700.00 - USD 139100.00 Yearly

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.

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