Director of Embedded Software Engineering

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Zipline Full time

Zipline is a pioneering company transforming the logistics industry by developing a teleportation service that delivers goods quickly and sustainably. Our mission is to decarbonize delivery, reduce road congestion, and provide equitable access to billions of people worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Embedded Software Engineering to lead our team responsible for developing safety-critical systems for aircraft, ground infrastructure, and hardware testers. As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in embedded software engineering, excellent leadership skills, and experience in mentoring and growing high-performing teams. You will be responsible for setting the technical vision for the embedded team, collaborating with engineers across disciplines, and establishing best practices for software development, code review, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of talented embedded engineers and leaders, providing a clear vision and ambitious goals while maintaining a focus on technical excellence.
  • Cultivate a high-performance team culture that champions action-oriented designs and strives for simplicity.
  • Provide technical leadership in system-level design, bringing expertise in Linux, Microcontrollers, or Real-Time Operating Systems.
  • Collaborate across teams and disciplines to architect safety-critical systems, including flight computers, radios, safety systems, communication buses, battery management, and motor control systems.
  • Establish and enforce best practices for embedded software development, code review, and documentation.
  • Set the technical and product vision for the embedded team.

You will be working closely with senior leadership to ensure that our technology roadmap aligns with business objectives and drives innovation. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and secure systems and has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in the tech industry.

Requirements:
  • Demonstrated success as a team leader where you have inspired, managed, and grown high-performing engineering teams to deliver world-first safety-critical products.
  • Deep technical expertise in embedded software engineering, with a track record of making impactful architectural-level contributions.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to explain and motivate technical vision, challenges, and solutions to fellow engineers and non-engineers alike.

Estimated salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Zipline offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options, health insurance, and retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates who share our passion for innovative technology and sustainability. If you are excited about this opportunity and want to make a difference in the logistics industry, please apply.



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