Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong software engineering fundamentals, with proficiency in at least one strongly typed language. We use C++, Rust, and Python.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn across a wide range of embedded environments, from bare metal and RTOS-based systems to embedded Linux
• Experience building and maintaining real-world deployed embedded systems, and handling the long tail of edge cases to ensure consistent safety, reliability and high performance
• A systems mindset and strong debugging instincts; you know how to break down ambiguous problems and methodically narrow in on root causes.
• Fluency at the hardware/software interface, including bringing up peripherals from schematics and datasheets and debugging prototype hardware.
• Motivation to thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment where engineers wear multiple hats, move quickly, and help shape both the product and the way the team works.
• A mission-driven mindset and excitement for building technology that expands access, improves lives, and supports Zipline’s global delivery network.
• Willingness to work regularly from our South San Francisco headquarters, typically 3–4 days per week, to support close cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build the embedded software that runs critical flight and safety functions across our aircraft’s microcontrollers and embedded Linux edge computers.
• Improve the reliability of the flight software system end to end by partnering closely with hardware, systems, and cross-functional engineering teams on fault management, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Use flight data and runtime analysis to understand system behavior in the real world, improve confidence in performance, and optimize software where it will have the greatest impact.
• Create the metrics, monitoring, and debugging infrastructure needed to support safe, scalable deployment in the field.
• Develop tools and test capabilities that accelerate early-stage evaluation of new sensors, communication systems, and microcontroller platforms.
• Jump into ambiguous, cross-functional problems and help turn early ideas and prototypes into dependable systems that can scale with the network.

Benefits

• equity compensation
• discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• sales incentives
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid time off