Platform SW/FW Engineer, Senior

Zebra Technologies develops intelligent, edge-based smart cameras featuring on-board Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that run hardware-accelerated image processing and vision algorithms.

• Strong understanding of Linux OS fundamentals and system management.
• Exceptional logical skills and a "creator instinct".
• Practical experience with Python, Bash, and systemd.
• Solid foundation in modern C++ (C++20) with ability to read, modify, and learn quickly with AI tools.

Nice to have:

• Exposure to NPU execution, hardware-accelerated image/video processing, or machine learning pipelines at the edge.
• Basic experience or familiarity with the Yocto Project.
• Basic hardware literacy (e.g., reading schematics, using debug probes or oscilloscopes).

System Bring-Up:

• Assist with Linux platform bring-up using Yocto and manage system initialization utilizing systemd.

Service Development:

• Help develop and maintain key platform management services in modern C++ and C.

Automation:

• Script system behaviors, testing tools, and deployment workflows using Python and Bash.

AI-Assisted Workflows:

• Actively integrate agentic AI coding assistants into daily workflow to handle syntax and focus on robust system design.

Applications are only accepted through Zebra's applicant tracking system with no personal identifying information requested outside this system. Recruiters will always communicate via @zebra.com email accounts. Zebra leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria but all interview and hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.