Embedded Software Engineer, Validation
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 2 months ago · $160,000 - $250,000
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 74 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
As an Embedded Software Engineer focused on validation at Zipline, you will design and build automated validation systems for the embedded platform used in autonomous aircraft. Your role involves creating simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to ensure the reliability and performance of critical software components. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to develop automated test scenarios and improve the overall quality of the flight software stack.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Experience developing embedded or systems software
- Professional experience with Rust, Python, or similar programming languages
- Experience working with embedded Linux systems
- Strong understanding of systems-level concepts including concurrency, networking, interprocess communication, and distributed or multi-process systems
- Experience designing automated test frameworks or validation infrastructure
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software and hardware boundaries
Nice to have
- Experience building Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or simulation-based validation systems
- Experience in safety-critical or high-reliability industries such as aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, or medical devices
- Experience with autonomous systems or robotics
- Experience validating distributed embedded systems
- Familiarity with OTA update systems, observability platforms, or telemetry infrastructure
What you get
- Starting cash range of $160,000 - $250,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Starting cash range is broad and depends on various factors including experience and location
- Position may be hired at different levels based on experience, which could affect responsibilities and expectations
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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