Software Systems Validation Intern (Spring 2027)
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted 28 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Software Systems Validation Intern at Zipline, you will evaluate the software that powers autonomous drone delivery systems. Your role involves designing and executing test scenarios, developing validation tools, and analyzing system performance to ensure reliability. You'll collaborate with various engineering teams to gain hands-on experience in validating complex robotic systems.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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
- Completed the second year of undergraduate studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Coursework or project experience in robotics, controls, estimation, navigation, perception, or software development
- Familiarity with testing, debugging, or validation methodologies
- Experience with data analysis using Python, SQL, or similar
- Basic proficiency with a compiled language such as C/C++ or Rust
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to learn how autonomous systems are validated in real-world environments
Nice to have
- Exposure to hardware, actuators, sensors, and interfacing with software
- Experience with robotics competitions, club projects, or research labs
- Interest in requirements development, reliability engineering, or statistical validation
What you get
- Hourly rate of $54 per hour
- Relocation support
- Housing stipend
- Overtime pay
- Paid sick time
- Other benefits, where applicable and subject to local requirements
Worth weighing
- Internship is in-person at the South San Francisco office
- Full-time position from January to April 2027
- No mention of remote work options
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Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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