Zipline · 2 hours ago
Linux Distribution Engineer - Embedded Software
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$155K/yr - $210K/yr
3+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform logistics and delivery systems globally. As a Linux Distribution Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, customization, and maintenance of Linux distributions across Zipline's fleet and ground systems, ensuring reliable integration with hardware and long-term maintainability of the kernel.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own the design, customization, and maintenance of Zipline’s Linux distribution
Build and maintain Linux kernels, drivers, and system-level configurations for production hardware
Work with Yocto to maintain distribution and SDK
Integrate and manage Nvidia JetPack into our distribution, ensuring hardware acceleration and GPU-related features perform reliably
Use tools like bitbake and kas-container to automate and streamline distribution builds
Apply security patches, fix CVEs, hardening, and updates to maintain a secure production environment
Debug and resolve kernel-level and driver-related issues in collaboration with hardware and software teams
Establish processes for release management and long-term support of the distribution
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience building and maintaining Linux distributions
Deep experience with Yocto (required)
Hands-on experience with Nvidia JetPack and related drivers (required)
Strong background in Linux kernel configuration, patching, and maintenance
Proficiency with bitbake and build systems such as kas-container
Strong debugging skills at the OS, kernel, and hardware/software boundary
Preferred
Understanding of security fundamentals (key management, privileged user permissions)
Understanding of Linux internals, including the /proc filesystem, cgroups, memory subsystem, networking and CPU scheduling
Experience with container runtimes and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Bazel
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
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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