Zipline
Simulation Software Engineer
Ann Arbor, Michigan USA; South San Francisco, California, USA$180k–$220kmidAdded 2 months ago
About this role
Zipline is seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to build and maintain a high-performance simulation platform for testing their autonomous drone delivery system. This critical role will involve developing reusable infrastructure, integrating with existing software, and scaling simulations to support fleet-wide testing, all with a focus on ensuring the safety and reliability of their operations. The ideal candidate will be a skilled software engineer passionate about enabling rapid iteration and safe deployment across multiple engineering domains.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain the core simulation platform infrastructure.
- Integrate flight software, cloud services, and hardware within virtual environments.
- Scale simulation capabilities for fleet-wide testing and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support testing and improve workflows.
- Build APIs and developer tooling to streamline simulation usage.
What they're looking for
- Rust
- Software Architecture
- Robotics Simulation
- Aerospace Simulation
- Time Synchronization
- Inter-Process Communication
- Determinism
Benefits
- Equity Compensation
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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Zipline
- Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with designing and implementing large-scale simulation systems.
- How have you ensured determinism in your previous simulation projects?