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Zipline

Embedded Software Engineer (Data Platform), Autonomy

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about 4 hours ago
South San Francisco, CA, USASenior / Staff+
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Base Salary

$175k - $210k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build real-time trajectory generation and decision-making for autonomous flight.
  • Design collision avoidance and large-scale multi-agent planning.
  • Tackle joint optimization across safety, energy, time, and reliability.
  • Plan in uncertain environments with complex dynamics.
  • Extend the autonomy stack for new aircraft and payloads.
  • Prove it before flight using scenario libraries and simulations.
  • Mine real fleet data to validate safety metrics and improve models.
  • Continuously reduce cost/latency while raising reliability.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience in safety-critical systems.
  • Strong programming skills in Rust/C++/C for real-time, fault-tolerant code.
  • Depth in planning & search, trajectory optimization, or multi-agent deconfliction.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation at scale and metrics-driven validation.
  • Evidence of shipping production-grade autonomy under challenging conditions.
  • Systems thinker with strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $175,000 - $210,000.
  • Equity compensation and performance bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

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