[Remote] Staff Full Stack Software Engineer - Health Care Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zipline is the world’s largest drone delivery service, on a mission to ensure access to essential goods globally. They are seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer to build and manage software systems that streamline operations and enhance delivery services, focusing on fulfillment, maintenance, and flight systems.ResponsibilitiesDeep dive into your users’ problems to simplify operational workflows which enable the business to move efficientlyArchitect simple, modular, flexible software systems that evolve with fast changing business needsLead backend and frontend development of major projects across all aspects of a modern tech stackEstablish strong automated testing practices across unit, integration, and system layersImprove reliability, observability, and operational robustness of production systemsSystematize AI-assisted workflows across development, testing, and operationsMaintain clear engineering patterns, code quality standards, and review disciplineMentor junior engineers through direct coaching, pairing, and design reviewsIncrease team throughput by reducing friction, simplifying architecture, and eliminating wasteSkills8+ years building and operating production-grade distributed systemsDeep experience developing full stack software using Python, Go, or a similar object-oriented languageFrontend experience using React or similar Javascript frameworksExperience architecting distributed and event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologiesDatabase modeling and performance tuning experience with PostgresDemonstrated history of designing systems that are simple, flexible, and resilientProven implementation of comprehensive automated testing strategiesExperience driving architectural decisions in fast-changing environmentsTrack record of mentoring and growing junior engineersExperience building modern fulfillment, logistics, or warehouse systemsWillingness to spend significant time in Kigali, Rwanda, via travel or relocationProduction experience with Kubernetes and AWSBenefitsEquity compensationOvertime payDiscretionary annual or performance bonusesSales incentivesBenefits such as medical, dental and vision insurancePaid time offCompany OverviewZipline was founded to create the first logistics system that serves all humans equally. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.zipline.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipZipline has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 54 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 29 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.