Firmware/Software Engineer, Professional II

Zebra Technologies•Lincolnshire, IL

22h•$86,080 - $129,120•Hybrid

About The Position

At Zebra, the Firmware/Software Engineer analyzes, develops, designs, tests, and maintains embedded software for the organization’s products and systems. The role develops firmware testing and troubleshooting strategies, integrates firmware to maintain functionality, throughput, and consistency, and develops user documentation. Work may be reviewed for accuracy and adequacy, and the engineer follows established processes and directions. The role works on firmware assignments for Thermal printer products and solutions as part of larger projects. It makes changes to existing firmware, applies and improves technologies for new solutions, investigates complex issues, and builds competency across product frameworks, hardware abstraction layers, Linux Kernel drivers, peripheral and network communications, and real-time controls. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week on-site at Zebra’s corporate office in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field) with no experience required.
Significant experience delivering platform product embedded firmware development.
Proven experience programming in C/C++.

Nice To Haves

Development experience with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, Modbus, WLAN, PWM, ADC, Bluetooth, Ethernet, or other microcontroller peripherals.
Good knowledge of oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, emulators, and other firmware debugging tools.
Familiarity with electrical interfaces, schematic diagrams, electronic component specifications, and datasheets.
Good understanding of embedded RTOS and POSIX implementation, including scheduling policies, synchronization methods, interrupt service routines, external library integration, filesystems, and memory allocation.
Preferred experience with stepper motors, networks, MQTT, and security.
Experience participating in Agile (SCRUM/Kanban) development processes.
Experience with prototype board bring-up, bootloader development, or ARMCC toolchain.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test firmware assignments for Thermal printer products and solutions as part of larger projects.
Develop and test documentation describing specific firmware functionality.
Participate in project code reviews and provide input.
Run software tests designed by more experienced engineers.
Review test results and perform root cause analyses to identify problems.
Recommend and implement solutions to complex issues while ensuring compliance with quality processes and standards.
Modify or upgrade existing firmware and enhance technologies for new solutions.
Recommend and implement ways to enhance team performance and productivity.
Seek out tools to analyze and solve problems.
Use judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Build competency in product frameworks, HALs, Linux Kernel drivers, peripheral and network communications, and real-time controls.
Develop positive working relationships with company functions involved in design, testing, and implementation.
May provide guidance to non-exempt personnel.

Benefits

Healthcare and traditional insurance offerings, depending on country of employment.
Wellness offerings and an employee assistance program.
Continued learning and development offerings.
Community service days.
Parental leave, depending on country of employment.
Paid time off, depending on country of employment.
Hybrid work flexibility and adaptable hours.
Summer Flex Fridays and Focus Fridays.
Annual companywide well-being day.
Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 10% of base pay.
Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.