Software Systems Validation Intern (Summer 2027)
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 86 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 100 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 342 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 127 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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 work closely with engineers to evaluate and validate the software for autonomous drone delivery systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing test scenarios, developing validation tools, analyzing performance data, and documenting findings to ensure system reliability before flight.
- 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 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
- 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
- Internship duration is from May/June to August/September
- No mention of remote work options
- No specific details on the nature of the projects you'll work on
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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