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# Software Engineer - Hardware Test at Zipline

- **Company:** Zipline
- **Location:** South San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Datasheets, Data Visualization, Embedded C, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Git
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-hardware-test-zipline-8783190

## About the Role

* 5+ years of programming experience in Python for high volume production applications (manufacturing/EOL software development experience). Some knowledge of embedded C and ability to understand Rust is desired.
 * Experience with object oriented programming.
 * Experience building automation systems for use in safety-critical and factory applications.
 * Experience working with Git / CI and the software development and validation process.
 * Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware including navigating datasheets and validating hands-on with representative hardware.
 * Experience developing test plans, test requirements, and test criteria for hardware products.
 * Experience using and deep understanding of common test instrumentation and data acquisition hardware.
 * Experience solving complex multidisciplinary problems with little supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
 * Must be authorized to work in the US.

 * Note: this is an onsite role at our South San Francisco office with potential for some travel opportunities.

## Description

* Architect, develop, and deploy test software and test assets that will be used to validate components from avionics boards, sensors, instrumentation, and mechanism assemblies.
 * Develop automation-centric software scripts to streamline design and production testing.
 * Develop a deep understanding of components under test becoming a subject matter expert in the component's behavior under a range of environmental, performance, and system conditions.
 * Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deploy high quality test systems in a timely manner to support vehicle-builds.
 * Drive end-to-end test campaigns from development through design validation, certification, and production automation (often working all facets simultaneously).
 * Triage and root-cause field failures, using data analysis, test heritage, correlation to operating conditions, and one-off test campaigns.
 * Develop automation software scripts and visualization tools to streamline design and production testing.


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