Zipline

• own high-impact software across one or more parts of Zipline's application platform • work closely with people who use these systems every day • identify ambiguous problems, design durable systems, build production software end to end, and drive adoption

• Own high-impact software across Zipline’s application platform • Develop partner, merchant, and internal operations tools • Create marketplace, fulfillment, billing, and support systems • Build network operations software for visibility and maintenance • Develop enterprise systems for manufacturing, supply chain, and finance

• own high-impact software across one or more parts of Zipline’s application platform • work closely with the people who use these systems every day • identify ambiguous problems, design durable systems, build production software end to end, and drive adoption • solve problems like giving operators and partners real-time visibility into a complex physical network • keep the network moving when demand shifts, weather changes, assets degrade, or capacity gets tight • automate workflows across manufacturing, supply chain, fulfillment, and field operations without losing correctness • design software that scales across countries, metros, verticals, and millions of deliveries

• own high-impact software across one or more parts of Zipline’s application platform • work closely with users from operations, field teams, finance, commercial, product, and partner teams • identify ambiguous problems and design durable systems • build production software end to end • drive adoption to the systems developed

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE Zipline is building the future and, as State & Local Government Affairs Manager, you will ensure that our amazing technology delivers incredible outcomes for people and communities. In this role, you will be an important public face of Zipline’s business and operations. From tracking engagements and policy proposals to leading local site visits, you will help maintain strong relationships with government officials across multiple metros and states. Your work will be critical to launching Zipline’s service in new communities as well as enabling the growth and scale to benefit as many members of those communities as possible. Our ideal candidate for this role has a strong understanding of local government processes and politics, excellent communication and organization skills, and thrives in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply and become a part of our mission to build a logistics system that serves all humans equally. This position may be remote or based in either our Dallas-Fort Worth or South San Francisco office. Note that this role includes a lot of traveling around the continental US - roughly about 50% of the time. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Tactically engage local government officials in cities Zipline serves and plans to serve, relying on established relationships or quickly building new ones - Serve as an expert on key state and local issues related to operating an autonomous drone delivery network, including site infrastructure needed to scale; trust in our approach to safety, sound, and privacy; other common areas of public concern; and the value and impact our service can have for people and communities where we operate - Collaborate cross-functionally with team members, with an emphasis on land use, permitting, and other local approvals, to ensure operational consistency - Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials across multiple metros - Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity and ensure systems are routinely kept up to date - Monitor local and state policy proposals (ordinances, legislation, and rulemaking) and make recommendations for Zipline engagement, when appropriate - Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials, track engagement, and act on follow-up inquiries as necessary - Assist with state-level government affairs projects as needed, including interacting with state legislative and executive branch officials WHAT YOU’LL BRING - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience - 4+ years of experience working in government affairs at the state or local level, with an emphasis on the intersection of public policy, innovation, and new technology - Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time - Confidence in presenting new and complex technology in a way that inspires your audience, shapes public perception, and addresses common areas of concern - Ability to build trust quickly because you are authentic, direct, and care about the communities where you work - Passion for new technology and the benefits it can provide to people and communities - Excellent communication (verbal and written), advocacy, and interpersonal skills - Enjoyment of working in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations, and enthusiasm for securing business-critical regulatory approvals alongside the business - Bonus points for relevant experience working on technology policy issues within state and local government (ideally autonomy, robotics, transportation, or related fields) What Else You Need to Know The starting cash range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash payment for this role will depend on various factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may include equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role Zipline is seeking a senior, strategic, and highly adaptable lawyer to lead and scale legal and compliance efforts across Africa. This role sits at the intersection of compliance execution, regulatory strategy, and public-sector partnership, and will play a critical role in enabling Zipline’s growth in complex regulatory environments. You will be a key member of Zipline’s lean, high-impact Legal Team, responsible not only for operating and evolving Zipline’s global compliance programs in Africa—including hands-on administration of U.S. government awards. This is a hands-on leadership role. One day you may be advising on a nuanced Nigerian employment or healthcare regulatory issue; the next, leading engagement with a U.S. federal contracting officer, supporting negotiations with an African ministry of health, or helping the business navigate export controls, sanctions, or anti-corruption risks. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Policy, Government Affairs, People, Finance, and Engineering, and will report directly to Zipline’s Deputy General Counsel. What You'll Do - Design, implement, scale, and continuously improve Zipline’s legal and compliance programs across Africa, with a focus on sustainable, practical operations that support rapid growth - Own compliance with U.S. government award requirements, including FARs and 2 CFR 200, and serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. government contracting officers (including at the U.S. Department of State) - Lead day-to-day compliance workstreams covering sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, privacy, healthcare, employment, and product-related regulations - Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments, partnering closely with People, Finance, and senior leadership - Manage litigation and disputes across Zipline’s African market - Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical teams - Partner with internal public affairs, policy, and operations teams to align legal, compliance, and government relations strategies - Monitor and assess regulatory and policy developments across relevant African jurisdictions and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities - Help shape Zipline’s long-term legal and regulatory strategy in Africa, balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed Cross-Functional Partnership & Culture - Act as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic, risk-calibrated guidance - Build strong relationships across the company and help foster a durable “culture of compliance” where teams understand the rules of the road and feel empowered to raise issues early - Support commercial negotiation, contracting, and procurement processes What You'll Bring - A willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar issues and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-environments - Strong judgment and the confidence to make independent decisions, coupled with the discernment to escalate when appropriate - Experience advising on or engaging with government entities, regulators, or public-sector stakeholders, ideally in international or emerging-market contexts - The ability to break down complex legal and regulatory problems into clear priorities and practical solutions - Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders - A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills - Willingness to travel up to ~25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. What Else You Need to Know - JD required - Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state or international bar - At least 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house (international, compliance, government contracting, or regulated-industry experience strongly preferred) Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About the Role The Ground System Deployments team is looking for an innovative, collaborative and self-driven Civil Project Engineer to join the team to ensure the successful deployment of Zipline’s Ground Systems in all possible applications and configurations. This role is well suited to seasoned civil engineers looking to apply their experience designing novel and innovative sites, foundations and structures to advance and accelerate the new and growing industry of autonomous drone delivery ground systems. With broad scope to influence the design of current and next generation systems this role will jopin a stellar team responsible for the site level designs, layouts, civil designs, structural and foundation designs and implementation. Interacting with various mechanical, structural and electrical engineering stakeholders across the organization this role will ensure the overall system and its site design work hand in hand to ensure the successful deployment of Ziplines Ground Systems within cost and timeline goals. This role has a mandate to drive positive change through the organization - as problems or scenarios occur this individual will be tasked with both 0 to 1 problem/project responsibility and also working with the broad engineering and deployments organization to implement foundation changes to product and process as needed. This position can be based out of our San Francisco, Dallas or Houston Offices. Onsite is preferred, but this role can be remote flexible with up to 50% travel for the right candidate. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Act as the Civil Engineer of Record for Zipline projects in Texas and other jurisdictions - Create, refine and update civil layouts for the sites. Act as the Zipline representative for any technical clarifications from cities or jurisdictions regarding our designs. - Contribute to the civil and site design standards of Zipline sites. - Contribute to the pavement, drainage, and sitescape designs and approaches of Zipline sites and structures. - Advise on permitting, codes and and other certification efforts relevant to the projects and structures. - Engage and interact with cities and relevant inspectors or relevant external parties to ensure timely project approvals and deployment. - Ensure relevant and applicable civil strategies are investigated and implemented where appropriate - grading designs, curb designs, pavement designs - Understand our internal and external customer’s business and needs and work with our internal engineering and business teams to refine and roadmap necessary changes to ensure the successful deployment of the Ground Systems infrastructure. - Source and develop relationships with outside organizations (local jurisdiction, utilities, contractors, OEM and material suppliers etc). - Evaluate all options and a lean budget, select best vendors to ensure reliable and quality services and products. - Understand and mitigate the preconstruction, construction, operational and sustaining risks associated with each project. - Interact directly with internal and external partners and stakeholders as needed. - Domestic travel to project sites expected on an ad-hoc basis. WHAT YOU’LL BRING - Civil Professional Engineering qualification with stamping capacity in Texas (or the ability to quickly obtain stamping capacity in Texas). Ability to stamp in Arizona and other sunbelt states a strong preference, or the ability and capacity to quickly gain this qualification. - Bachelor's degree or higher with minimum 6 years of experience. - The individual should have an Engineering background (Civil, others acceptable with relevant experience and stamping capacity) and have worked in the construction, electrical design/EPC, or renewable energy industry, or equivalent industries for 4+ years. The individual should have experience (4yrs+) in working with: - Civil codes and building standards, and applicable design and management software. - Technical Product Management, Technical Program Management or applicable areas. - Systems engineering and system architecture. - External design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil,Electrical MEPs) on commercial or industrial development / construction projects. - Experience with automated logistics, UAV aviation, EVSE Charging, Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems or equivalent industries a plus. - Strong candidates should have excellent communications skills to: - Drive internal alignment of requirements for projects based on business needs. - Provide leadership team with updates on scope, schedule and budgets. - Drive external parties for the implementation of real estate projects. - Must be eligible to work in the US. What Else You Need To Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About Zipline Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe. We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You and The Role Zipline’s Nest Applications Software team builds and manages the fulfillment, maintenance and flight systems that power our operations in Africa. We are responsible for the software that manages medical inventory, order processing, and flight coordination for automated delivery at scale. Our work spans internal platforms that streamline supply chain, and financial workflows, as well as external-facing applications that allow customers to place and track orders. By connecting every corner of the business through software, we ensure Zipline can operate efficiently, intelligently, and globally. What You'll Do - Deep dive into your users’ problems to simplify operational workflows which enable the business to move efficiently - Architect simple, modular, flexible software systems that evolve with fast changing business needs. - Lead backend and frontend development of major projects across all aspects of a modern tech stack. - Establish strong automated testing practices across unit, integration, and system layers. - Improve reliability, observability, and operational robustness of production systems. - Systematize AI-assisted workflows across development, testing, and operations. - Maintain clear engineering patterns, code quality standards, and review discipline. - Mentor junior engineers through direct coaching, pairing, and design reviews. - Increase team throughput by reducing friction, simplifying architecture, and eliminating waste. What You'll Bring - 8+ years building and operating production-grade distributed systems. - Deep experience developing full stack software using Python, Go, or a similar object-oriented language. - Frontend experience using React or similar Javascript frameworks. - Experience architecting distributed and event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologies. - Database modeling and performance tuning experience with Postgres. - Demonstrated history of designing systems that are simple, flexible, and resilient. - Proven implementation of comprehensive automated testing strategies. - Experience driving architectural decisions in fast-changing environments. - Track record of mentoring and growing junior engineers. Nice to Haves - Experience building modern fulfillment, logistics, or warehouse systems. - Willingness to spend significant time in Kigali, Rwanda, via travel or relocation. - Production experience with Kubernetes and AWS. What Else You Need to Know The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; overtime pay; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

• Deep dive into your users’ problems to simplify operational workflows which enable the business to move efficiently • Architect simple, modular, flexible software systems that evolve with fast changing business needs. • Lead backend and frontend development of major projects across all aspects of a modern tech stack. • Establish strong automated testing practices across unit, integration, and system layers. • Improve reliability, observability, and operational robustness of production systems. • Systematize AI-assisted workflows across development, testing, and operations. • Maintain clear engineering patterns, code quality standards, and review discipline. • Mentor junior engineers through direct coaching, pairing, and design reviews. • Increase team throughput by reducing friction, simplifying architecture, and eliminating waste.

Software Engineer - Embedded Firmware Location: South San Francisco United States Job Description: Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. About You and The Role As an embedded firmware engineer at Zipline, you will be responsible for building the lowest level and most safety-critical software on our aircraft. You will work closely with a range of other disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, embedded Linux, and systems engineers, to ensure each aircraft seamlessly transitions from our manufacturing lines to being a participant in the largest drone delivery network in the world. We use C++ in our firmware development, with Rust and Python for tooling that will be deployed to our production systems in the field. Our aircraft are deployed to locations around the world, many not easily accessible, even over a network. You will help build re-usable firmware infrastructure that will level up our systems’ observability and reliability, without requiring an equal scaling of our engineering team. What You'll Do - 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 our 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 What You'll Bring - Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in at least one strongly typed language. We use C++, Rust, and Python. - Curiosity and a willingness to learn and work in a variety of embedded environments, from running on bare metal, to using and RTOS and integrating with 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 intuition for debugging; when anything could be wrong, you know how to narrow down the possibilities. - Fluency in implementing peripheral drivers based on electrical schematics and datasheets, and debugging at this boundary in order to support prototype hardware evaluation - Our 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. What Else You Need to Know The starting cash range for this role is $125,000 - $210,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.