2027 Summer Internship (US) - Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies • Holtsville, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra’s 2027 Summer Internship is designed to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing an understanding of the functions of the organization and insight into a career with Zebra. Interns receive training and hands-on experience, participate in social and professional development activities, and have a professional mentor.

The Software Engineer intern will work with the System Test team, which validates the quality, reliability, and customer readiness of Zebra products and software releases. The team develops test strategies, automation, and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve test coverage, traceability, execution accuracy, and visibility into release risks.

The intern will prototype an AI Test Case-to-Automation Validation Assistant. The prototype will compare Polarion test cases with corresponding automation scripts, identify potential gaps for engineer review, and report matched items and potential issues. The intern will refine and demonstrate the prototype using representative test-case and script pairs, measure its agreement with engineer-reviewed findings and its effect on manual review time, and document assumptions, limitations, and setup instructions.

This position requires hybrid work, with three days per week in the Holtsville, New York office. The hourly salary range is $29.00–$33.00. Zebra describes its Total Rewards program as including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development, community service days, traditional insurance, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on country. Roles are also eligible for cash incentive programs; some may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Information Systems.
• Anticipated graduation date in May 2027.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience using a programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in software testing, automation, and AI-enabled validation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate, ask questions, and document findings.
• Familiarity with software testing, test automation, debugging, or log analysis through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, large language models, prompt engineering, or API usage.
• Basic understanding of requirements, test cases, expected results, and traceability.
• Familiarity with Git, source control, or code review.
• Experience with structured data, reports, or application lifecycle management tools; Polarion experience is helpful but not required.
• Adaptability, willingness to learn quickly and embrace new tools or methods, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a prototype AI Test Case-to-Automation Validation Assistant with guidance from System Test engineers.
• Define an approach for comparing provided Polarion test cases with corresponding automation scripts.
• Extract each test case’s purpose, preconditions, key steps, and expected results.
• Compare test-case details with automation scripts and flag potential missing, incorrect, or extra logic for engineer review.
• Create a report linking test cases to scripts and summarizing matched items and potential gaps.
• Test and refine the prototype using engineer feedback, and document assumptions, limitations, and setup instructions.
• Demonstrate the prototype on 10–15 representative test-case and script pairs, target at least 80% agreement with engineer-reviewed findings, and measure the change in manual review time against a small baseline sample.
• Develop planning, organizational, and leadership skills; increase technology knowledge, especially about Zebra’s product portfolio; and manage team-based work assignments.
• Practice interpersonal skills and connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities.

Benefits

• Summer Fridays, as applicable with the team.
• More than 30 social and professional events during the 12-week internship.
• Global immersion with teams and interns.
• Intern allowance, when applicable, for US internships.
• Zebra Total Rewards may include healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development, community service days, traditional insurance, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on country.
• Cash incentive program eligibility; some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed