Remote Work: No 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 customers and partners needs and solve their challenges. Being a 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 a 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 forwardthinking 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. We are seeking a principal architect to spearhead our ondevice AI initiatives for wearables. In this pivotal role, you will help define the unified SW vision and roadmap for our AI platform, ensuring longterm scalability from the kernel to the application layer. You will be tasked with optimizing complex AI models for peak performance while managing the tradeoffs and balance of performance, power, thermal efficiency, and battery life. This position requires a combination of deep knowledge lowlevel Android kernel (BSP), a basic understanding of AI application development skills, and deep expertise in RTOS/embedded systems. By solving critical challenges in ondevice AI you will also be a mentor to the wider engineering teams, enabling us to deliver the responsive, secure, and intelligent experiences that define modern wearables. This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in our Mississauga, ON office. Zebra reserves the right to modify your work location based on business need. Responsibilities: Architects and leads the design, development, and testing of software solutions for highlycomplex technical projects, with a focus on integrating Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. Defines software specifications and drives the technology roadmap for our AIpowered products. Spearheads the development of sophisticated software for lowpower, resourceconstrained embedded devices. Demonstrates deep expertise in optimizing algorithms, managing memory, and minimizing power consumption for edge computing environments. Leads the endtoend lifecycle of machine learning models, deployment and optimization for inference on target hardware. Champions new thinking and creativity in team members. Coaches others on how to effectively develop, communicate, and implement new AIdriven solutions. Drives a culture of quality by establishing and championing software engineering best practices such as TestDriven Development (TDD). Implements robust CI/CD pipelines with comprehensive automated testing to prevent regressions and ensure rapid, predictable releases. Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including developer guides and API specifications, to enable other teams and foster clear communication and knowledge sharing. Maintains keen awareness of the competitive landscape, particularly in applied AI and Computer Vision, and designs and creates solutions that surpass the competition. Stays current with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), hardware accelerators, and algorithmic advancements. With other engineering disciplines, develops nextgeneration, AIfirst ideas and solutions to meet client needs before the competition, turning novel concepts into tangible products. Analyzes competitor intellectual property in the AI/ML space and participates in activities related to protecting our intellectual property, including novel algorithms and model architectures. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Serves as an organizationwide spokesperson and prime consultant on large, specialized projects that affect the organizations longterm goals and objectives. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, creating formal networks to drive coordination among groups. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree with 10+ years work experience Experience in lowlevel systems, including Android kernel (BSP) development and RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS). Experience development for embedded software Experience in integrating Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities for ondevice AI. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models ondevice, particularly for resourceconstrained environments like wearables. Handson experience with embedded systems, including sensor fusion (e.g., cameras, scanners, voice). Demonstrated experience leading the complete lifecycle of machine learning models, from initial data ingestion and model training to final deployment and performance optimization on target hardware. Salary: CAD $117,500 - $167,500 yearly In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performancebased annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 [email protected]. 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Software Engineer, Principal