Senior Software Engineer, ASW Launch Ops
Core
Build the operational platform that turns new markets from ideas into live, revenue-generating networks for Zipline's drone delivery system, covering site acquisition, permitting, construction, and launch readiness.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (platform & operations)
Builds
Unified operational system for site launch and expansion
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous Drones / Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Full-stack development, API design, distributed systems, complex workflow modeling, system integration, operational reliability, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
ERP/GIS/document management system experience, Python/Go/React/Kafka, AI-assisted development
Technologies
Python, Go, PostgreSQL, React, Kafka, gRPC, AWS, Grafana, Honeycomb
Responsibilities
Define APIs and architectural patterns for the launch platform; Build resilient integrations across ERP, GIS, and project management systems; Translate complex real-world processes into software for long-running workflows; Own production excellence with SLOs and incident response; Mentor peers and raise engineering standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
