Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 40 - 44
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Zipline
Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy Zipline designs builds and operates a fleet of cutting edge autonomous delivery drones. We serve tens of millions of people around the world.
Joining Ziplines Emerging Talent program as an intern is an opportunity to contribute to our promise of building a system that provides equitable access to critical healthcare supplies for millions of people. We believe that internships are more than just opportunities to learn by watching or doing low level tasks. We expect our interns to take on meaningful work that actively contributes to moving Ziplines mission forward while learning real-world skills that will serve them in their careers for the long term.
Join us and build the future of logistics with the best humans around!
About the Application Software Team
Ziplines Application Software team builds the systems that power every part of our business from the factory floor to real-time delivery operations. We are responsible for the operating system of Zipline: critical applications that manage hardware production and inventory fuel demand generation and customer engagement enable data-driven decision making and orchestrate fulfillment flight and delivery at scale. Our work spans internal platforms that streamline manufacturing supply chain and financial workflows as well as external-facing applications that allow customers to place and track orders. By connecting every corner of the business through software we ensure Zipline can operate efficiently intelligently and globally.
What Youll Do
- Take technical ownership of critical features across Ziplines consumer mobile and web apps from design through deployment and iteration
- Build features in the React Native mobile codebase or backend services in Python and Go
- Collaborate cross-functionally to build user-facing features that are fast elegant and grounded in a strong understanding of customer needs
- Influence our long-term technical roadmap and contribute to team-wide engineering best practices
What Youll Bring
- Passion for software development and curiosity to learn new technology stacks
- Strong understanding in computer science fundamentals
- A product mindset and passion for crafting intuitive delightful customer experiences
What Else You Should Know
Our internships are full-time positions in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May or June to August.
Candidates are limited tothree (3) applications within a 30-day period.
The starting cash range for this internship is $40 - 44/ hour. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills and working location. The total compensation package for each role may also include: a housing stipend; overtime pay; relocation support; paid sick time; and more.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!
Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery system, specializing in on-demand drone delivery and instant logistics.
