Software Engineer II at Zebra Technologies in Montréal, QC

Job description

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: Designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains software solutions for the organization’s products and systems (Aurora Imaging Library, a machine vision SDK). Performs system integration of software and hardware to ensure optimal performance and program consistency. Develops, validates, and tests software functionality and associated documentation. Work is reviewed for overall adequacy, but allows for greater independence in day-to-day responsibilities. Follows established processes and contributes to improving existing methodologies. This is a hybrid position requiring you to work on-site at our office in Montreal, QC for a minimum of three days a week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Designs, develops, and tests software components as part of a larger project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines Creates and maintains documentation detailing specific software functionality and design specifications Participates in code reviews and provides constructive feedback Recommends and implements solutions to complex technical challenges, ensuring compliance with quality processes and standards Modifies and enhances existing software by improving functionality, scalability, and performance to meet evolving business needs Evaluates Aurora Imaging Library performance on Arm systems, analyzes profiling and benchmark results, identifies bottlenecks, and implements optimizations. Stays up to date with the latest technologies and software engineering methodologies (C++, C#, Python, Agentic AI tools), applying them to projects as needed Proactively seeks out opportunities to enhance performance and productivity by recommending new tools or methodologies Demonstrates sound judgment to determine appropriate actions for software development and testing tasks Assist less experienced staff with existing practices and processes Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience with a Bachelors Degree. 0+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree Equivalency: Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Familiarity with programming languages (C++, C#, Python), operating systems, algorithms and software development frameworks (Agentic AI tools) Experience optimizing software performance using techniques such as SIMD, parallel processing, or Arm Neon Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related field. Basic understanding of software development life cycles (e.g., Agile, Scrum) Experience with FPGA development workflows, including Vivado IP Integrator and high-level synthesis (HLS) Experience with debugging, testing, and troubleshooting software systems Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using innovative and efficient solutions Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrates proactiveness in identifying opportunities for improvement and works on the solution Ability to work independently while seeking g