About the role#
This is a full-time, paid software engineering internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at our South San Francisco office. We are looking for students who want to solve real-world problems and help scale our autonomous logistics systems.
What you'll do#
- Take technical ownership of critical features for our consumer mobile and web applications, handling everything from design to deployment.
- Develop features within the React Native mobile codebase or our backend services using Python and Go.
- Work with cross-functional teams to build user-facing features that are functional and meet customer needs.
- Influence our technical roadmap and help define engineering best practices for the team.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least the second year of undergraduate studies. We also accept applications from Master's and PhD students.
- A strong foundation in computer science principles.
- A product mindset and a focus on creating intuitive user experiences.
- Curiosity to learn new technology stacks and a genuine interest in software development.
Location & details#
- Location: South San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June through August/September).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $50 per hour.
- Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Zipline
Zipline operates an automated delivery system using robotics and autonomous technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on logistics and supply chain services for healthcare and retail sectors. It is based in South San Francisco and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization provides delivery networks for medical supplies and consumer goods across multiple countries.
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