2027 Summer Internship (US) - Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies

Holtsville, New York, United StatesFull-time$30–$33Posted Nov 3, 2026

About the role

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.

Zebra Retail Solutions is part of the SAAS Business units. The Software Engineer Intern will help create software solutions for taking physical inventories on zebra devices. This includes Full Stack, server work, android scanner work, web reports, databases – full end to end solution for 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)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer intern could work on one of the two projects below:

Addition of detailed logging for our new cyclecount Product, Development of customer facing API calls for cycle count, and RFID solutions

Migration of our API to a self-service registration process for customers

Improvements to customer API creation and administration

Designing and building self-serve API registrations

OR

Data consumption and Artificial Intelligence Learning for our New AI component releases: Helpdesk chatbots and dynamic AI response/requests for data queries

This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Holtsville, NY office.

Required Qualifications:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar

Courses or a minor in Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence preferred but not required

Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2027-2029

Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Java, python, ASP.Net, and GIThub/JIRA

Experience with C#, SQL, HTML/CSS, XAML, Javascript, R, RISC-VASP.NET 10, Web APIs, Node.js, React, PyTorch, WinUI, RabbitMQ preferred but not required

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

Salary: USD $30.00-$33.00/hour

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 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com .

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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop logging, customer-facing API calls, and RFID solutions for cycle count products.
  • Build and improve self-service API registration and administration tools.
  • Support data consumption and AI features, including helpdesk chatbots and data-query responses.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar degree program.
  • Anticipated graduation date between 2027 and 2029.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Experience with Java, Python, ASP.NET, GitHub, or JIRA preferred.
  • Familiarity with technologies such as C#, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React, or PyTorch preferred.
  • Clear communication, adaptability, learning agility, and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Benefits

  • Summer Fridays, as applicable to the team.
  • More than 30 social and professional events during the 12-week program.
  • Global immersion with teams and fellow interns.
  • Intern allowance, when applicable.
  • Mentorship, training, and hands-on learning experiences.

Skills mentioned

JavaPythonC#SQLHTMLCSSJavaScriptASP.NETREST APIsReact

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what’s next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at www.zebra.com.

IT Services and IT Consulting10,001+ employeesLincolnshire, IL

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Zebra Technologies. The employer record includes 500 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.