Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Advanced

Overview As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Zebra, you will lead the on-site deployment of AI products and tailor solutions to customer environments. You collaborate with internal engineering teams to address customer pain points, architect complex AI-driven software, and ensure successful adoption. You will work across edge devices and on-premises pipelines, shaping product directions with frontline insight. This role combines hands-on building with customer-facing leadership to drive transformative outcomes. Compensation / Benefitshealthcarewellbeing and wellness programsinclusion networkscontinued learning and developmentflexible/hybrid work optionsSummer Flex Fridays and Focus Fridays ResponsibilitiesOn-site or close collaboration with customer teams to remove blockers and guide adoptionDesign and test AI-driven software for deployments in customer environmentsDefine project scope and objectives for complex software design projectsArchitect and lead development of AI-driven systems aligned with goals and standardsLead and participate in all software lifecycle phases, ensuring qualityDevelop innovative programs and document methodologies for broader reuseProvide technical leadership across engineering disciplines and influence program directionMaintain and deploy AI-powered apps on edge devices and on-prem data pipelinesCoordinate with stakeholders including senior management and customers to achieve goalsRepresent the organization as a technical expert on critical projects Key requirementsBachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree; 5+ years with an Advanced DegreeExceptional communication and stakeholder influenceStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesBuilder mindset with prototyping and iterative developmentKnowledge of training and fine-tuning AI modelsNvidia CUDA toolkit experienceMLOps and deploying AI/ML models on-prem and in cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)