Senior Firmware Engineer - Motors
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $170,000 - $215,000
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 338 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
- 2026-10-23
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 a Senior Firmware Engineer focused on motors at Zipline, you will develop high-performance motor controller firmware, collaborating with various engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include designing controllers, implementing them in C++, and validating firmware through testing. You will also analyze data, build simulations, and improve system reliability while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Fluency in C/C++
- Excitement about writing code in Rust and Python
- Mastery of nonlinear estimation techniques and classical control theory
- Some experience with mechatronic control systems
- Curiosity and willingness to work in embedded environments
- Experience supporting robotic systems in real-world scenarios
Nice to have
- Background in electronics design
What you get
- Starting cash range of $170,000 - $215,000
- Equity compensation
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced safety-critical environment may require adaptability
- Role involves both firmware development and hardware validation, which may be demanding
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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