Internship
Software Engineering, Corporate and Business Services
Posted on 9/30/2025

Zebra Technologies
Compensation Overview
$24 - $29/hr
Vernon Hills, IL, USA
Hybrid
The expectation is at least 3 days of in-office attendance.
Remote Work: No
The purpose of this internship is to prepare college 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 you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge! Unlike many other internships, you will be on a existing Zebra development team working on Zebra product requirements!
Responsibilities:
As a ZPC Platform Intern, you will be onboarded as a new hire to one of the ZPC Platform teams. You will:
- Attend scrum everyday and sprint review and planning every two weeks
- Write Terraform and Python supporting team support goals for our application teams
- Work daily in Google Cloud Platform and Google Kubernetes Engine
- Participate in Disaster Recovery drills and Red/Blue team security challenges
- Be an active developer on our efforts to update and modernize various components of the pipeline like Voyager, APISIX, Envoy and Authentication
- Be an active developer and collaborator with our security team
- Work with development teams on support and development issues
- Learn more than you thought possible in 2.5 months
THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN LINCOLNSHIRE, IL. THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in computer science or similar
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between January 2027 - December 2029
- Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
- Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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 [email protected]. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
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: USD 24.00 - USD 29.00 Yearly
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.

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