About the job
Join Zipline as a Perception Intern!
Zipline is revolutionizing the logistics landscape. Our mission is to address the world's most pressing access challenges by creating an equitable instant logistics system that serves everyone. With our advanced robotics and autonomous drone technology, we are transforming the delivery of essential goods to millions globally.
As an intern in Zipline’s Emerging Talent program, you will play a vital role in our commitment to providing equitable access to critical healthcare supplies. We view internships as transformative experiences, expecting our interns to engage in meaningful projects that contribute significantly to our mission while acquiring valuable skills for their careers.
Become part of our team and help shape the future of logistics!
About Our Droid Perception Team
The Droid Perception team is dedicated to enhancing the autonomous capabilities of our drones through innovative onboard and cloud-side perception systems. Your contributions will help generate detailed 3D models and semantic insights from aerial data, enabling us to understand customer preferences and terrain characteristics at scale, ensuring our aircraft are prepared for mission-critical deliveries.
Your Role
You will engage in experimental machine learning model development, evaluation, and integration, pushing the boundaries of our perception capabilities. This position allows you to explore cutting-edge research and propose creative solutions to our complex challenges. Join us at the forefront of autonomous delivery innovation!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and brainstorm innovative learning-based solutions for unique perception challenges.
- Transition experimental solutions into scalable, real-world applications.
- Collaborate with team members to generate creative solutions based on fundamental principles.
- Create tools to enhance processes and promote engineering excellence.
- Share insights and findings to foster knowledge sharing across teams.
- Drive the implementation of experimental models into practical operational systems.

