VP Engineering

Zebra Technologies • Lincolnshire, IL

3d • $264,720 - $397,080

About The Position

The Vice President of Engineering for Print & Encode is responsible for the vision, execution, and long-term success of the Print & Encode engineering organization. The role directs product development for the business unit, delivering innovative products that meet or exceed quality, reliability, dependability, durability, schedule, and budget expectations.

The VP advances the business through customer-centric innovation, evolving the portfolio from standalone products to connected, data-driven ecosystems, and executing growth strategies aligned with the Asset Visibility Solutions (AVS) business unit. The role oversees the portfolio lifecycle from technology incubation and development through go-to-market collaboration, while pursuing new revenue streams and strategic partnerships.

This leader provides technical and organizational direction for global product development, builds and develops high-performing engineering teams, and works closely with Product Management, customer-facing teams, AVS leaders, customers, channel partners, and industry stakeholders. The position requires a commercially astute, technically credible leader who can scale global teams and foster accountability, innovation, and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Bachelor's degree plus 20 years of experience.
• 15 or more years of engineering leadership experience, including 10 or more years leading an engineering team.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing teams with a global footprint.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and engineering business or operational plans, including ROI-driven planning and cost-benefit analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Master's degree plus 18 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape and communicate the technical vision and long-term strategic direction for the Print & Encode engineering organization, setting investment priorities to balance core business needs and growth opportunities.
• Lead the shift from horizontal products to purpose-built vertical solutions across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Drive connected ecosystems integrating printers, scanners, smart supplies, and unifying software for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and retail customers.
• Contribute to end-to-end product strategy, including roadmap definition, technology development, and lifecycle management.
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging technical capabilities, customer relationships, and strategic JDM/ODM partnerships.
• Provide strategic direction and operational guidance to the global product development team, motivating engineers to deliver high-quality hardware, software, and solutions within performance, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Recruit, retain, and develop engineering talent with hardware-centric and digital/solution-led profiles.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and agile culture that encourages creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and strong results.
• Work closely with Product Management, customer-facing teams, and AVS leaders to understand trends and customer requirements.
• Serve as a primary technical evangelist, engaging with key customers, channel partners, and industry stakeholders.

Benefits

• Healthcare and wellness offerings.
• Inclusion networks.
• Continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurance offerings.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, depending on the country of employment.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Adaptable hours.
• Summer Flex Fridays.
• Focus Fridays.
• Annual companywide well-being day.
• Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 40% of base pay.
• Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive