Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Intern • On-site

South San Francisco, CA

Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. The company designs, builds, and operates autonomous logistics systems that deliver food, medicine, medical supplies, and retail products globally. Zipline operates across four continents and completes deliveries every 30 seconds.

What You'll Do

Take technical ownership of critical features across 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 customer needs
Influence the long-term technical roadmap and contribute to engineering best practices

What You'll Bring

Completed second year of undergraduate studies; Masters and PhD students are also eligible
Passion for software development and curiosity to learn new technology stacks
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
Product mindset and passion for intuitive customer experiences

What Else You Should Know

Full-time internship position
In-person role based in South San Francisco office
Internship duration: September to December 2026
Hourly rate: $54 per hour
Additional benefits may include relocation support, housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other applicable benefits

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the interview process.

Zipline

Zipline is a company on a mission to transform the way goods move. They are building, manufacturing, and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. Their technology includes robotics and autonomy, and they are focused on decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution. Zipline's goal is to provide equitable access to billions of people and build a more resilient global supply chain. They have worked on projects such as Rwanda's national blood delivery network, Ghana's COVID-19 vaccine distribution, on-demand home delivery for Walmart, and enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes. Zipline values collaboration, innovation, and a passion for solving complex challenges. They are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented individuals in tech.

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