Zipline is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to join its Validation Tools team, focusing on building infrastructure for testing and validating autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background and experience in safety-critical environments, particularly in autonomy, aerospace, or robotics
Job Summary
Zipline is building the world's largest autonomous logistics system to deliver vital medical and commercial supplies globally.
This role involves developing robust internal platforms for validation, enabling both large-scale simulation and rigorous scenario testing.
The position requires a foundational software engineer who can build critical systems that shape how the company tests and deploys autonomy safely.
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Zipline is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to join its Validation Tools team, focusing on building infrastructure for testing and validating autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background and experience in safety-critical environments, particularly in autonomy, aerospace, or robotics.
Salary
Base: $190,000 - $230,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation and discretionary bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years experience in testing or simulation
Fluency in C++, Rust, C, or C#
Experience with custom simulation tools
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud infrastructure and distributed pipelines
Nice-to-have
Background in autonomy or aerospace domains
Experience with game engines for scenario generation
Track record of building internal engineering platforms
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Key Requirements
5+ years of experience in testing, simulation, or safety validation
Strong software engineering foundation in C++, Rust, C, or C#
Experience with cloud infrastructure and containerized execution