Zipline · 1 week ago
Software Systems Validation Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $44/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system. As a Software Systems Validation Intern, you will help evaluate software for autonomous drone delivery systems and contribute to building tests, tools, and metrics that ensure system performance and reliability.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Support the design and execution of test scenarios across the autonomous software stack to validate system-level requirements
Help develop and improve validation tools, workflows, and automation
Build basic visualizations or metrics that highlight performance trends, gaps, or regressions
Work with test infrastructure and data platform teams to run validation pipelines
Analyze results and contribute to identifying root causes of failures or unexpected behavior
Document findings and communicate insights to engineering stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Coursework or project experience in robotics, controls, estimation, navigation, perception, or software development
Familiarity with testing, debugging, or validation methodologies (academic or project-based experience counts!)
Experience with data analysis using Python, SQL, or similar
Basic proficiency with a compiled language such as C/C++ or Rust
Curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to learn how autonomous systems are validated in real-world environments
Preferred
Exposure to hardware, actuators, sensors, and interfacing with software
Experience with robotics competitions, club projects, or research labs
Interest in requirements development, reliability engineering, or statistical validation
Benefits
A housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
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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