2027 Summer Internship (US) - Software/AI Engineer (Handheld Mobile Computers)

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:

The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra. Students will be positioned for success with training and hands-on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship.
Our team owners the of Software development for all Zebra Handheld Mobile Computers. We handle the Android OS, working with different organizations to ensure our software meets all requirements. We also create applications to demonstrate our value-added features to help enable sales.
US Summer Internship Benefits:
- Summer Fridays, As Applicable with Your Team
- 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks
- Global Immersion with Your Teams and Interns
- Intern Allowance (when applicable)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-Device Telemetry Integration: Interface with Android system APIs and platform frameworks to capture real-time CPU, battery, and thermal sensor metrics.
• Cold-Start Data Collection: Build high-efficiency on-device data logging pipelines to compile structured datasets for machine learning training.
• Multi-Modal Android Demo Apps: Support demo application development by integrating RFID, Vision AI, Barcode Scanner, and Camera into Android applications.
• Autonomous Agentic Systems: Architect LLM-powered agents to automate workflow parsing, extract system insights from unstructured data, and auto-validate developer API integrations.
• Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills.
• Increase technology knowledge and skills, especially as it relates to Zebra's product portfolio.
• Manage team-based work assignments.
• Practice interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate (BS/BA) or graduate (MS/MA) degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between May 2027-May 2028
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Android Systems & Low-Level C++/Java Foundations
• Writing clean Python, C++ and Java/Kotlin code.
• Basic familiarity with Machine Learning concepts and experience using standard libraries (such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn) to train or run simple models.
• Experience with LLM Orchestration & Agentic Frameworks
• Strong Python skills to quickly deploy supporting agentic infrastructure (e.g., using Streamlit, GCP services, and secure secret handling).
• Communication Skills – Clear and effective verbal and written communication
• Adaptability and Learning Agility – Willingness to learn quickly, embrace new tools or methods, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Technical Skills – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with technology solutions)
• Integrity – Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality

THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN HOLSTVILLE, NY. THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.

Salary: USD $33.00- USD $40.50 Hourly

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Pay Range:

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Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

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

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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