Software Engineering Manager, Launch & Scale Platform

Zipline

Software Engineering Manager leading the Launch & Scale Platform for Zipline's autonomous logistics system. Directly impacts global deployment and operational reliability in delivering critical supplies.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering management, focusing on the ownership and delivery of complex backend and full-stack operational platforms. Proficient in systems design, workflow orchestration, and building scalable backend services with robust APIs.

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Engineering ManagementSystems Design for Distributed ServicesWorkflow OrchestrationEvent-Driven ArchitecturesRobust API Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentScalable Backend ServicesIntegration with ERP SystemsIntegration with GIS SystemsIntegration with Document SystemsModeling Long-Running WorkflowsComplex State TransitionsDefining and Delivering Metrics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Operational ReliabilityProduction ServicesBusiness-Critical Launch SystemsDurable SystemsAuditability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end strategy, delivery, and operational reliability for the Launch & Scale Platform
Define and prioritize the product and technical roadmap with stakeholders
Deliver owner-level outcomes
Translate complex operational processes into durable systems
Design and operate production services for business-critical launch systems
Build integrations across various systems
Be hands-on: ship code, lead architecture reviews, troubleshoot production incidents
Hire, coach, and scale the engineering organization for this platform
Operate cross-functionally with other departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering Manager with demonstrated ownership of complex backend or full-stack operational platforms
6+ years building software products with 2+ years managing engineers (or equivalent leadership experience)
systems design for distributed services
workflow orchestration
event-driven architectures
robust APIs
integrations with ERP/GIS/document systems
scalable backend services
experience modeling long-running workflows, external dependencies (vendors, governments), physical assets, and complex state transitions with clear auditability
track record of defining and delivering metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity compensation
overtime pay
discretionary annual or performance bonuses
sales incentives
benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
paid time off