Software Engineer - Embedded Firmware
ZiplineOur team uses a hybrid in-office and distributed work environment, centered around our headquarters in South San Francisco, CA. You must be able to work from the office on a regular basis.Hybridfull_timemid
$125,000 – $210,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Design and build the software necessary to run critical flight and safety processes on a network of microcontrollers, in cooperation with embedded Linux edge computers.
- Understand and improve the reliability of the flight software system as a whole, working with hardware and systems engineers to develop comprehensive fault management strategies and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
- Analyze the runtime characteristics of avionics software in flight to build confidence in its performance, focusing on re-usable, maintainable software and optimizing where required.
- Develop metrics, monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities to prepare the system for field deployment at scale.
- Design and build data collection and testing tools to support early stage evaluation of new sensors, communications systems, and microcontroller platforms.
Soft Skills
Embedded SystemsFault ManagementHardware-In-The-Loop
Benefits
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
Culture
Cross-Functional TeamsInclusive Hiring
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Zipline
Industry: logistics
Size: medium
Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service, designing, building, and operating autonomous logistics systems for critical supplies. They aim to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine, and essential goods anytime, anywhere.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $125,000 – $210,000 USD
Equity: equity compensation
Bonus: discretionary annual or performance bonuses