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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USA
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $160K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in embedded software engineering, ideally with experience in the aerospace or logistics sectors. Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and familiarity with real-time operating systems is essential. Ideal candidates will have excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact through technology.

About the job

ABOUT ZIPLINE

Are you ready to make a difference? Zipline is revolutionizing the logistics industry with our mission to overcome the world’s most pressing access challenges. We are developing the first instant delivery and logistics system that provides equal service to all individuals, regardless of their location. Our groundbreaking technology has already transformed blood delivery in Rwanda and facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Ghana. By partnering with Walmart for home deliveries and assisting healthcare providers in the U. S., we are redefining how goods move across the globe. With our eco-friendly, zero-emission service, we ensure timely delivery of essential supplies when they are needed most.

Join us at Zipline and play a pivotal role in creating a fairer, more resilient global supply chain that serves billions.

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE

Are you passionate about applying your technical expertise to tackle real-world challenges? Do you excel in environments that grant you ownership, creative freedom, and complex problems to solve? If so, we invite you to become part of our Field Systems Engineering team at Zipline—where your contributions directly impact lives every single day.

Since launching our long-range drone platform in Rwanda in 2016, we have enabled rapid, dependable delivery of critical medical supplies to remote areas, boasting a fixed-wing design that can travel over 200 km on a single charge. Our drones have already made a significant impact, helping new mothers in Rwanda and delivering antivenom to snake bite victims in Ghana, serving millions by delivering thousands of life-saving products daily.

The Field Systems Engineering (FSE) team operates at the nexus of Engineering and Operations. We ensure that our designs are safe, robust, and reliable because lives depend on them. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer within the FSE team, you will be instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of our long-range drone systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with various cross-functional engineers and flight operators to identify challenges in how our software supports daily operations for our Platform 1 vehicle deployed globally. You will lead investigations into anomalies, establish data-driven requirements, and spearhead execution of improvement projects aimed at increasing system reliability and ease of maintenance.

About Zipline

Zipline is a pioneering logistics company focused on transforming the way essential goods are delivered. Our innovative approach empowers healthcare systems worldwide, ensuring that critical supplies reach those in need with unprecedented efficiency and reliability. We are committed to sustainability and equity, delivering solutions that serve communities and individuals without exception.

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