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

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Holtsville, NY, USA
In-Office
33-41 Hourly
Internship
Information Technology • Logistics • Software
The Role
Intern will develop software for Zebra handheld mobile computers, integrating Android telemetry, sensor data collection, machine-learning datasets, and multimodal demo applications using RFID, vision, barcode, and camera capabilities. The role also involves building LLM-powered autonomous agents, supporting Android platform development, strengthening technical and leadership skills, and collaborating on team assignments. This hybrid internship requires at least three days per week in the Holtsville, New York office.
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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

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 [email protected].

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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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at [email protected] .

Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00 Hourly

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.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Skills Required

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
  • Strong Android systems and low-level C++ or Java foundations
  • Ability to write clean Python, C++, and Java or Kotlin code
  • Basic familiarity with machine learning concepts and standard libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
  • Experience with LLM orchestration and agentic frameworks
  • Strong Python skills for deploying agentic infrastructure, including Streamlit and GCP services
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with technology solutions
  • Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality

Zebra Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zebra Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Zebra Technologies.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include an annual cash bonus plan for regular employees and robust commission structures in sales, forming a meaningful part of total compensation. These incentives are consistently available and valued in corporate, administrative, and sales roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, complemented by company-paid life and disability insurance, telemedicine access, and an EAP. Coverage quality is generally regarded as strong across official materials and documented program summaries.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include robust PTO, paid holidays, a company-wide zDay, volunteer time off, and meeting-light or flexible Friday programs. Paid parental leave and community service days further expand leave options, with availability outlined on company benefits pages.

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The Company
HQ: Lincolnshire, IL
8,760 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Zebra empowers those on the front line in retail, health care, transportation and logistics, manufacturing and other industries to achieve a performance edge -- an edge that translates to delighted customers, good patient outcomes and superior business results. As the pioneer at the edge of the enterprise, our products, software, services, analytics and solutions are used to intelligently connect your people, assets and data. With decades of industry experience, we design with front-line users and workplaces in mind, providing the best-action guidance needed to optimize in-motion operations and make business-critical decisions. With over 10,000 partners across 100 countries, we are committed to delivering industry-tailored solutions that help our customers capture their edge.

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