Linux Distribution Engineer - Embedded Software

Zipline (4 months ago)

South San Francisco, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeMedior$155,000 - $210,000Embedded Software

About this role

The Linux Distribution Engineer will own Zipline’s Linux distribution across fleet and ground systems, ensuring long-term stability, security, and maintainability of the OS foundation. The role partners closely with hardware, embedded, and software teams to support mission-critical systems and enable higher-level software to operate reliably. The position emphasizes ownership of the platform and collaboration to deliver a resilient production environment.

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Required Skills

Linux Distribution
Kernel Maintenance
Kernel Configuration
Device Drivers
Yocto
Nvidia JetPack
Bitbake
Kas-Container
Security Patching
Debugging

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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.