Advanced AI Scientist

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Paid time off

Community service days

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation is seeking an Advanced AI Scientist in Austin to lead the development and deployment of AI/GenAI solutions for strategic customers. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and client teams to translate business needs into production-ready AI applications.

The role emphasizes building reliable AI systems using Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript, evaluating models, and ensuring security, performance, and cost efficiency while driving innovative AI capabilities

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D in mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, operations research, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in data science, machine learning, or software engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver AI/GenAI solutions using LLMs, foundation models, RAG, multimodal AI, and emerging agentic technologies to solve complex customer problems.
• Build advanced agentic applications using multi‑agent orchestration, planning and execution, tool calling, MCP/A2A, agent memory and state, and adaptive execution patterns.
• Engineer reliable AI systems through model selection, prompt and context engineering, evaluation, benchmarking, guardrails, robust tool execution, and continuous improvement.
• Develop AI evaluation and observability capabilities to measure task completion, agent behavior, tool use, quality, reliability, latency, and cost.

Skills

Advanced AI

GenAI

Data science

Machine learning

Software engineering

Education

Master’s or Ph.D in mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, operations research, or related field

Tools

Python

Java

Go

TypeScript

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

The Advanced AI Scientist is a highly experienced technical individual contributor within Product and Forward Deployed Engineering, responsible for developing and delivering AI/GenAI solutions for strategic customers. The role works closely with customers, Product, Engineering, and cross‑functional teams to translate complex business challenges into production‑ready solutions with measurable business impact.

• Develop and deliver AI/GenAI solutions using LLMs, foundation models, RAG, multimodal AI, and emerging agentic technologies to solve complex customer problems.
• Build advanced agentic applications using multi‑agent orchestration, planning and execution, tool calling, MCP/A2A, agent memory and state, and adaptive execution patterns.
• Engineer reliable AI systems through model selection, prompt and context engineering, evaluation, benchmarking, guardrails, robust tool execution, and continuous improvement.
• Develop AI evaluation and observability capabilities to measure task completion, agent behavior, tool use, quality, reliability, latency, and cost.
• Develop production‑grade software using Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript, integrating AI capabilities with enterprise applications, APIs, data, and customer workflows.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize AI solutions for security, reliability, performance, scalability, cost efficiency, and user experience.
• Lead technical delivery for strategic customers, from problem discovery and rapid prototyping through production deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with customers, Product, Engineering, and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, communicate tradeoffs, and influence product direction.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging AI technologies and translating customer learnings into reusable frameworks, tools, engineering practices, and product capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D in mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, operations research, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in data science, machine learning, or software engineering required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep hands‑on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, foundation models, RAG, multimodal AI, prompt/context engineering, and AI application development.
• Strong expertise in agentic AI, including multi‑agent systems, orchestration, planning and execution, tool calling, agent memory/state, MCP/A2A, and emerging agentic patterns.
• Experience building reliable AI systems through evaluation, benchmarking, guardrails, hallucination mitigation, observability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in Python and/or languages such as Java, Go, or TypeScript.
• Experience deploying and operating production AI systems, with a focus on reliability, security, performance, scalability, observability, and cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly experiment with emerging AI technologies and translate concepts into practical, production‑ready solutions that deliver measurable customer outcomes.

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 [e-mail].

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Pay Range & Incentives

Pay Range: $138,800.00 - $208,200.00

Annual Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance‑based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 15% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well‑being day to promote revitalization and success.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
• Comprehensive benefits program including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.

Company Overview

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 zebra.com.