Software Engineering Manager, Launch & Scale Platform
Core
Lead the software systems enabling Zipline to rapidly deploy new drone delivery infrastructure globally, covering site acquisition, permitting, construction, and launch readiness.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager, Launch & Scale Platform
Builds
Operational platform for new market deployment and infrastructure scaling
Domain
Autonomous logistics / Drone delivery / Global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems design for distributed services, workflow orchestration, event-driven architectures, robust APIs, ERP/GIS/document system integrations, scalable backend services, team leadership, hands-on coding, architecture review
Preferred skills
Measurable-outcomes orientation, operating intensity & safety awareness, logistics domain knowledge, cross-functional influence
Technologies
ERP, GIS, document management systems, construction/project-management tools, asset management systems
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end strategy and delivery for the Launch & Scale Platform; Define and prioritize product/technical roadmap; Translate operational processes into durable systems; Design and operate production services with SLOs; Build integrations across operational tools; Ship code and lead architecture reviews; Hire and scale the engineering organization; Operate cross-functionally with Launch Operations and Construction teams
