Director Software Engineering

Overview At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Salary: CAD $157,280 - CAD $207,280 yearly Equal Opportunity Employer Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.

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Pay Range $174,360.00 - $261,540.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 25% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

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Benefits We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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