Remote Work: Hybrid
Overview:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.
The purpose of this internship is to prepare college 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 you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!
The ALT software product management team drives innovation for Zebra RFID readers, delivering advanced firmware, SDKs, and tools. By aligning features with customer needs and providing intuitive development resources, we empower seamless RFID data integration and unlock new possibilities for our partners and customers.
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)
Responsibilities:
- Develop expertise in RFID Technical Concepts and Zebra Fixed Reader Hardware and Software
- Research and analyize application development trends to drive development of roadmap for SDKs and tools
- Improve Application Developer Engagement. Engage with Zebra developer community (internal and external) through existing Zebra channels (ex. Developer Portal). Recommend product enhancements and/or methods to better support and more consistently engage with developers
- Competitive feature development - gather feedback from partners, customers and cross-functional teams to create requirements for new software features that increase the value of Zebra RFID readers
- Support the release of new RFID products - use and understand both hardware and software features, engage with internal teams as well as customers and partners (technical audiences) to support migration from legacy readers as well as how to leverage new reader features
- Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
- Increase technology knowledge and skills
- Develop team-based work proficiencies
- Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities
THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN HOLTSVILLE, NY. THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2026-2027
- Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of software development principles, RFID technology, and relevant programming languages (Python and Java preferred) is crucial. This knowledge allows the intern to effectively communicate with development teams and understand the technical aspects of the products being managed
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills are needed to evaluate market trends, user feedback, and product performance metrics. The intern should be able to gather and interpret data to help make informed decisions about product features, improvements, and prioritization
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively conveying ideas and requirements between cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales
- The intern should be able to facilitate discussions and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment on product goals and objectives
- Experience Developing Software for RFID/IoT Devices: Familiarity with the software development process for RFID or IoT applications is highly valuable. This experience helps the intern understand the unique challenges and requirements associated with these technologies, enabling them to contribute more effectively to product discussions
- Familiarity with Data Analysis Tools: Knowledge of data analysis tools and software (such as Excel, Tableau, or Python libraries) is beneficial for interpreting product performance metrics and user feedback. This skill can help inform product decisions based on quantitative insights
- Familiarity with RFID Standards and Protocols: Understanding RFID standards (such as EPCglobal, ISO 18000, and others) and protocols can enhance the intern's ability to contribute to product development and ensure compliance with industry norms
Come join the herd!
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
To all recruitment agencies: Zebra does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Zebra employees or any other team members. Zebra is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and direct engagement with Zebra employees.
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: USD 29.00 - USD 32.00 Hourly
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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