Software Systems Validation Intern (Spring 2027)

Zipline · 2027 Internships

Where: South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted: Aug 20

As a Software Systems Validation Intern, you will help evaluate the software that enables Zipline’s autonomous drone delivery system. You’ll contribute to building tests, tools, metrics, and visualizations that help the team understand system performance, identify issues, and ensure reliability before flight.

This role is designed for someone excited to learn how complex robotic systems are validated, who enjoys problem-solving, and who wants to build real-world experience working with autonomy software, data analysis, and systems engineering.

What you'd do

You must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. Masters and PhD students are also eligible
Coursework or project experience in robotics, controls, estimation, navigation, perception, or software development
Familiarity with testing, debugging, or validation methodologies (academic or project-based experience counts!)
Experience with data analysis using Python, SQL, or similar
Basic proficiency with a compiled language such as C/C++ or Rust
Curiosity, attention to detail, and a desire to learn how autonomous systems are validated in real-world environments

What they want

Exposure to hardware, actuators, sensors, and interfacing with software
Experience with robotics competitions, club projects, or research labs
Interest in requirements development, reliability engineering, or statistical validation

About Zipline · 2027 Internships

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably.