Principal Software Engineer, Application Software

Zipline is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to build and maintain software systems for its autonomous logistics network. The successful candidate will own high-impact software across multiple parts of the application platform, work closely with users and stakeholders, and shape architecture and product direction. Zipline operates at a global scale and values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Have experience building and shipping production software systems
• Bring strong full-stack fundamentals across frontend, backend, services, and data
• Can turn ambiguous, high-stakes problems into simple, reliable software
• Combine product instinct with systems judgment
• Care deeply about reliability, correctness, usability, and operational trust
• Enjoy working directly with users and stakeholders to understand real workflows
• Want to shape architecture and product direction, not just implement scoped features
• Are excited to use modern AI tooling to increase velocity while maintaining strong engineering rigor

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Equity compensation
• Overtime pay
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives