Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy

About the position

Zipline is transforming logistics with autonomous aircraft that deliver lifesaving medical supplies worldwide. As we scale rapidly, we need engineers who can architect and build robust, scalable systems that connect diverse software and hardware components into a cohesive whole. We’re looking for a strong generalist who thrives in complex, cross-disciplinary environments. You’ll develop high-performance software, design scalable CI/CD pipelines, and build internal tools that accelerate engineering across Zipline. Your work will ensure that critical systems—from autonomy to hardware integration—operate reliably and efficiently as we expand.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop software that integrates multiple stacks into a modular, scalable system.
• Build and maintain internal tools that improve engineering efficiency, testing, and validation.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless software deployment and testing.
• Collaborate with autonomy, flight systems, and infrastructure teams to solve complex system challenges.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering skills in a typed language (e.g. Rust, C++).
• Experience architecting complex, scalable software systems that bridge multiple domains.
• Proven ability to develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and test infrastructure.
• Ability to reason about performance, reliability, and maintainability at scale.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to work across different technical areas.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off