Software Systems Validation Intern (Summer 2026)

Zipline (1 month ago)

South San Francisco, CA, USAOnsiteInternshipTrainee$80,000 - $88,000Software Systems Validation

About this role

A Software Systems Validation Intern at Zipline helps evaluate and validate the software that powers the company’s autonomous delivery drones. The role contributes to building tests, tools, metrics, and visualizations to understand system performance and ensure reliability before flight. Interns collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and gain hands-on experience in autonomy software, data analysis, and system-level validation.

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Required Skills

Test Design
Test Execution
Validation Tools
Automation
Metrics
Visualizations
Data Analysis
Python
SQL
C/C++

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Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or Related Field (currently pursuing)

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.