Zipline · 9 hours ago
Software Engineer - Embedded Firmware
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$155K/yr - $210K/yrZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through innovative delivery systems. As an embedded firmware engineer, you will develop critical software for aircraft, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure reliable operation in the largest drone delivery network globally.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Design and build the software necessary to run critical flight and safety processes on a network of microcontrollers, in cooperation with embedded Linux edge computers
Understand and improve the reliability of the flight software system as a whole, working with hardware and systems engineers to develop comprehensive fault management strategies and hardware-in-the-loop tests
Analyze the runtime characteristics of our avionics software in flight to build confidence in its performance, focusing on re-usable, maintainable software and optimizing where required
Develop metrics, monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities to prepare the system for field deployment at scale
Design and build data collection and testing tools to support early stage evaluation of new sensors, communications systems, and microcontroller platforms
Qualification
Required
Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in at least one strongly typed language. We use C++, Rust, and Python
Curiosity and a willingness to learn and work in a variety of embedded environments, from running on bare metal, to using and RTOS and integrating with embedded Linux
Experience building and maintaining real-world deployed embedded systems, and handling the long tail of edge cases to ensure consistent safety, reliability and high performance
A systems mindset and intuition for debugging; when anything could be wrong, you know how to narrow down the possibilities
Fluency in implementing peripheral drivers based on electrical schematics and datasheets, and debugging at this boundary in order to support prototype hardware evaluation
You must be able to work from the office on a regular basis
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
And more.
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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