# Firmware Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) at Zipline

- Company: Zipline
- What the company does: Zipline delivers food, groceries, and medicine in minutes with fast, reliable, zero emission delivery. Backed by Sequoia and Techstars.
- Company website: https://flyzipline.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: South San Francisco, California, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://www.zipline.com/open-roles/8020865003?gh_jid=8020865003&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zipline-firmware-engineer-intern-summer-2027/

## About the role

Zipline aircraft depend on embedded firmware to execute critical flight and safety functions across a network of microcontrollers and embedded Linux computers. This software must perform reliably as aircraft move from manufacturing into delivery operations at field sites around the world, including locations that are difficult to access over a network. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Is passionate about learning about firmware, realtime systems, Zipline’s aircraft and systems, and our mission
- Has prior internship or design team experience
- Has experience with writing C or C++
- Has excellent grades in embedded systems classes

Tags: Internships

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zipline-firmware-engineer-intern-summer-2027/