Embedded Software Engineer (Data Platform), Autonomy

Zipline (7 hours ago)

United States, California, South San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$175,000 - $210,000Data Platform

About this role

An Embedded Software Engineer on Zipline’s Data Platform team builds the onboard infrastructure that collects, processes, and routes telemetry, sensor, and operational data from the drone fleet. The role sits at the intersection of embedded systems and data engineering, creating reusable data processing primitives and platform APIs that integrate with cloud services and ML pipelines.

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Required Skills

Embedded Systems
Rust
Data Pipelines
Real-Time
Telemetry
APIs
Observability
Simulation
Cloud Platforms

About Zipline

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Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, using long-range drones and end-to-end logistics software to provide on-demand delivery of medical supplies, retail goods, and other critical items. Its platform combines custom aircraft, automated distribution centers, and routing/operations software to deliver quickly and reliably for hospitals, governments, and commercial partners across the U.S., Africa, and other markets. Zipline specializes in time-critical payloads—blood, vaccines, emergency supplies—and integrates with existing supply chains through partnerships with health ministries, hospitals, and retailers. Customers choose Zipline for its proven safety, high-uptime operations, and ability to scale instant logistics in challenging geographies.