Simulation Software Engineer

Job overview

The Simulation Software Engineer role is listed onsite in Ann Arbor, MI; the description says the role is onsite in the Bay Area. Compensation is $180,000–$220,000 per year. Zipline builds and operates an autonomous drone delivery system serving healthcare, retail, restaurant, and other customers. The engineer builds simulation infrastructure that validates fleet software and supports deterministic, high-fidelity testing across mission scenarios. The work enables engineering teams to test earlier, identify regressions, and improve the safety and reliability of autonomous operations.

What you'll do

• Develop reusable simulation infrastructure for execution, scheduling, orchestration, APIs, and developer tools
• integrate flight software, cloud services, embedded software, and hardware into deterministic virtual environments
• scale testing from single-vehicle debugging to fleet scenarios in continuous integration
• support engineering teams with test development, failure debugging, workflow improvements, and expanded simulation capabilities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

simulation software engineer

c++

rust

robotics simulation

digital twins

autonomous drones

fleet testing

deterministic simulation

ci testing

zipline

$180k–$220k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The total compensation package may include equity, discretionary annual or performance bonuses, sales incentives, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Why this role

The description specifies Bay Area onsite work, while the feed lists Ann Arbor, MI. Occasional travel to field sites or test ranges may be required.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.