Staff Platform Software Engineer, AI Enablement
Core
Build scalable, secure interfaces and platforms enabling AI-enabled applications and internal tools to safely connect to Zipline's production logistics systems.
Role type
Staff Platform Software Engineer (AI Enablement)
Builds
Reusable APIs, gateways, middleware, and integration patterns for production systems
Domain
Autonomous logistics, drone delivery, high-scale distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, API design, cloud services, event-driven architecture, authentication/authorization, rate limiting, observability, operational safety, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Platform engineering, API gateways, service meshes, security engineering, incident response, technical governance
Technologies
Go, Protobuf, Kafka
Responsibilities
Define and build integration patterns for AI tools; design secure APIs and middleware; partner with AI engineers on production-ready integrations; enforce technical standards and governance for production access; operate platform safeguards (auth, rate limiting, observability); create reference implementations and documentation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
