Zebra Technologies · 23 hours ago
Director Software Engineering
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $262K/yr
10+ years expZebra Technologies is a community of innovators creating smart solutions for their customers. They are seeking a visionary leader to define and execute their AI vision and strategy within the Enterprise Mobile Computing business unit, focusing on building a high-performing AI team and driving hands-on execution of AI solutions.
Information TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationReal TimeRFIDSoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Define the Vision: Develop and own the AI/ML strategy and technology roadmap for the EMC business unit, with a primary focus on creating value through on-device, edge AI solutions
Build & Lead the Team: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of AI/ML engineers and researchers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution
Drive Hands-On Execution: Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of AI algorithms and software—from proof-of-concept to seamless integration into our Mobility DNA portfolio and hardware products
Influence Future Hardware: Act as a key stakeholder in defining hardware requirements for future devices. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to influence chipset selection and system architecture to create a performance edge for our AI-driven solutions
Innovate for the Frontline: Identify and translate frontline worker challenges and workflow use cases into tangible, high-value AI features and products
Be the Expert: Serve as the EMC business unit's senior technical authority on AI, representing our vision to executives, customers, and industry partners
Collaborate & Align: Work cross-functionally with product management, software/hardware engineering, and the CTO's office to ensure our AI initiatives are aligned with Zebra's broader business objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree (in an appropriate engineering discipline preferred) required
Minimum 10+ years' engineering experience required
Quantitative and problem solving skills required
Experience with hands on AI/ML development required
Preferred
PhD Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, preferably with a concentration in machine learning, computer vision, or natural language processing; alternatively, a comparable industry career, with significant experience in delivering products using state-of-the-art computer vision or machine learning systems
Solid foundation in machine learning (including deep neural networks), computer vision, and the application of ML/CV technologies, libraries, and frameworks in practical system implementations
Professional experience in software development (design and development life cycle in Python/C++/Java/JavaScript)
Professional experience in microservices-based deployment of AI algorithms on cloud platforms (GCP, AWS or Azure)
Experience using Agile program management methodologies and tools
An internally recognized leader who exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Ability to distill informal customer requirements into problem definitions
Ability to articulate customer and business value resulting from technology research outcomes
Proven achievements in developing and managing a research vision and portfolio of research initiatives, with algorithms that have been successfully integrated into production systems
Superior verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain the technology and its business and customer implications to executives and customers
Ability to work effectively on teams at all levels – direct reports, peers, cross-org, and corporate is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
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