Software Systems Validation Intern (Summer 2027)
Core
Evaluate software for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery system by building tests, tools, metrics, and visualizations to ensure reliability before flight.
Role type
Software Systems Validation Intern
Builds
Validation tools, workflows, automation, and performance metrics for autonomous delivery aircraft
Domain
Autonomous logistics / Drone delivery / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Python, SQL, C/C++, Rust, testing methodologies, data analysis, systems engineering basics
Preferred skills
Hardware interfacing, robotics competitions, reliability engineering, statistical validation
Technologies
Python, SQL, C/C++, Rust
Responsibilities
Design and execute test scenarios for the autonomous software stack; Develop and improve validation tools and automation; Build visualizations to highlight performance trends; Analyze results to identify root causes of failures; Document findings and communicate insights to stakeholders
Seniority
Intern
