Application Engineer

Job Description

Role - Application Engineer

Location - Bangalore, India

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a customer-facing and technically proficient Application Engineer to drive brand preference for Zebra's technology solutions among our partners and enterprise end-users. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our broader Sales and Sales Engineering teams, partners, and customers across India and the Sub-Continent region.

This role is ideal for technical professionals with a deep passion for mobile device software development who are excited to build applications, lead technical pre-sales engagements, contribute to developer communities, and work directly with engineering teams to design next-generation mobility tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of using domain and solution knowledge to create competitive advantages.
• Specialized Exposure: Exposure to UHF RFID technology is highly preferred (minimum 6 months of hands-on experience).

Skills

• Software Development & Architecture: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, Android Development, Embedded Programming, and modern languages such as Java, C#, C++, and Python.
• Integration Capabilities: Familiarity with integrating third-party services (REST APIs) and developer libraries (SDKs) into enterprise-grade applications.
• Data & Architecture: Comfortable working with data interchange formats (JSON, XML) and helping design the best application architectures for custom enterprise scenarios.
• Industry & Product Domain: Experience with enterprise mobility solutions, advanced data capture technologies (barcoding, scanning), and barcode/label printing solutions.
• Communication & Presentation: Ability to translate complex technical concepts and solutions into clear, understandable language for a variety of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning & Adaptability: Willingness and capability to learn quickly on the go, comfortable seeking guidance, and possessing an advanced command of the English language.
• Travel Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel as required to support business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales Technical Support: Act as an integral member of the technical pre-sales team to position Zebras cutting-edge hardware and software products to large enterprise accounts.
• Technical Presentation Leadership: Lead comprehensive technical presentations for Sales, System Integrators, Product Engineers, Program Managers, and Business Partners concerning the deployment of enterprise mobile computing, advanced data capture, and label printing.
• Demonstration Setup: Install, configure, and lead solution and application demonstrations for key customers and strategic partners.
• Proof-of-Concept Development: Collaborate with other Sales Engineers and global Engineering departments to architect custom software solutions, developing functional proof-of-concepts (PoC) when required to solve complex customer challenges.
• Community & Event Engagement: Actively participate in Zebra's core technologies virtual teams and represent the company at both internal and external developer events (such as DroidCon or Zebra AppForum).
• Developer Advocacy: Promote Zebra's extensive portfolio of mobility tools and developer SDKs within external developer communities.
• Continuous Enablement: Attend regular technical, product, and sales enablement trainings to stay at the forefront of Zebra's technology evolution.

About Zebra

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 http://www.zebra.com