Forward Deployed Software Engineer; FDE), Advanced

Position: Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE), Advanced

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:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Advanced Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE) with 8+ years of software engineering expertise in full stack and Android to work directly with our key enterprise customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly technical Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE) to work directly with our customers.

In this advanced role, you will spearhead complex deployments of Zebra software, architect customized enterprise-grade solutions, and resolve high-stakes technical challenges to drive product success. As an advanced technical leader, you will leverage your deep frontline customer experience to heavily influence our internal engineering teams, driving the architectural vision and development of core solutions that proactively address complex customer pain points.

This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in either our Holtsville, NY or Lincolnshire, IL office, 2 days remote (US)

Responsibilities

• Establishes requirements for highly complex software design projects and provides leadership in defining project scope and objectives

• Architects and designs software for highly complex systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technical standards

• Leads and participates in all phases of software development projects, including in process and final inspections to maintain quality

• Conducts and oversees code reviews, implementing technical and quality improvements to ensure robust solutions

• Develops innovative programs, technologies, and solutions, documenting methodologies for broader team use

• Provides technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, leveraging expertise to influence program direction and outcomes

• Designs and develops advanced tools to aid in solving complex technical challenges and improving team efficiency

• Fosters cross-company collaboration and builds strong relationships with other engineering disciplines to drive innovation and project success

• Exercises considerable judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to deliver effective solutions

• Networks with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and customers, to coordinate efforts and achieve project goals

• Represents the organization as a technical expert and principal customer contact on critical projects

Forward Deployment Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Pilot Strategy & Deployment:
  Spearhead the strategy and execution of large-scale pilot programs at key customer locations. Facilitate comprehensive knowledge transfer, lead technical workshops, and ensure seamless software adoption and transition to live, mission-critical operations.

• Customer Workflow Optimization & Consulting:
  Serve as a strategic technical advisor by gaining an expert understanding of how Zebra solutions fit into complex, real-world enterprise environments. Anticipate workflow bottlenecks and proactively engineer customized solutions to resolve unique, highly specific client pain points.

• Advanced Design & System Architecture:
  Utilize your extensive field experience to dictate system architecture, design patterns, and code quality standards. Lead complex code reviews and establish best practices to ensure our software is highly resilient, production-grade, and fully optimized for massive-scale deployment.

• Elite Onsite Engineering & Support:
  Provide top-tier,…