Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Long Range Platform

Flyzipline

South San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $125,000 - $210,000; bonus/equity: equity co...
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Proficiency in c++, rust, or python
Experience with bare metal and rtos systems
Debugging at hardware/software interface
** Zipline is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build and enhance software for their drone delivery systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong software engineering background, proficiency in languages such as C++, Rust, or Python, and a passion for working on technology that positively impacts lives. **

Job Summary

  • Zipline is the world's largest drone delivery service aiming to ensure access to essential goods anytime, anywhere.
  • The role involves building the software foundation for critical flight and safety functions across microcontrollers and embedded Linux edge computers.
  • Engineers must be comfortable working across various platforms from bare metal to embedded Linux while debugging complex system behaviors.

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** Zipline is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build and enhance software for their drone delivery systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong software engineering background, proficiency in languages such as C++, Rust, or Python, and a passion for working on technology that positively impacts lives. **

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $210,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation and discretionary bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency in C++, Rust, or Python
  • Experience with bare metal and RTOS systems
  • Debugging at hardware/software interface
  • Building deployed embedded systems
  • Systems mindset for root cause analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Thriving in fast-moving startup environment
  • Willingness to learn new domains quickly
  • Balancing rigor with pragmatism
  • Motivation by mission-driven impact
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with real-world deployed embedded systems
  • Fluency at hardware/software interface
  • Ability to work from South San Francisco headquarters

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