Zebra

Software Engineer, Senior

In short

Senior Battery and Power Software Engineer role at Zebra, designing and optimizing battery management, charging and power features for mobile and embedded devices. Requires hands-on experience with PMICs and charger/fuel-gauge ICs, Linux kernel driver development, and thermal/power optimization, with close collaboration with hardware and electrical engineering teams. Mandatory skills include C programming, strong hardware/software debugging, and PMIC/charger IC bring-up experience. Hybrid work mode based in Bengaluru, India.

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.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Battery and Power Software Engineer to design, develop and optimize battery management, charging and power features for our mobile and embedded devices. You will work across PMIC and charger/fuel-gauge integration, Linux kernel drivers, firmware and the Android framework, and collaborate closely with hardware and electrical engineering teams. You will drive thermal and power optimization and root-cause complex charging and power issues, including field and customer escalations. The role suits a hands-on engineer with strong debugging skills who is comfortable reading schematics, using lab equipment, and using AI-assisted development tools to work faster.
Key Responsibilities
•Proven experience in battery and power management on mobile or embedded devices
•MANDATORY – Hands-on experience with PMICs and charger / fuel-gauge ICs. Bring-up, feature implementation and debugging.
•Hands-on experience in Linux kernel driver development (power supply, charger, I2C peripherals, device tree)
•Experience in thermal management on mobile devices (charging limits, thermal mitigation)
•Understanding of schematics and datasheets, with basic electrical debugging skills (oscilloscope, multimeter, power analyzer)
•Familiarity with Android battery/power framework or DSP firmware preferred
Skills
•Proficiency in C; C++ / Java is an added advantage
•Strong understanding of battery charging, fuel gauging and battery health concepts
•Strong debugging and root-cause analysis across hardware and software
•Experience with Git/Gerrit code review workflows
•Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) is an added advantage
Qualifications
•Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Key Responsibilities (detailed)
•Develop Battery & Power Features: Design and implement battery management, charging and power features across kernel drivers, firmware and the Android framework. Mandatory to have hands-on experience with PMIC / charger IC feature implementation.
•Thermal & Power Optimization: Optimize charging performance, power consumption and thermal behavior for safe and reliable operation.
•Debugging: Troubleshoot and resolve battery, charging, power and thermal issues, including field and customer-reported issues, working closely with hardware/EE teams.
Benefits
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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