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Zipline · 4 hours ago

Strategic Operations Intern – Data & Tooling (Summer 2026)

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$32/hr - $36/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, focusing on equitable access to critical healthcare supplies through their innovative logistics system. As a Strategic Operations Intern – Data & Tooling, you will build the technical infrastructure to help scale Zipline's drone delivery network by developing data models, automating workflows, and creating internal tools.

DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
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Responsibilities

Streamline and document core data models that support forecasting, operational performance measurement, and site-level decision-making - ensuring all the necessary data is accessible and well defined
Develop internal tools and scripts (e.g., Python, SQL, web dashboards) that automate manual workflows and improve operational efficiency
Partner with Data Platform to productionize new pipelines or enhance existing ones to ensure data quality, reliability, and scalability
Work with Business Operations, Maintenance, and Site Ops to deeply understand operational pain points and translate them into technical requirements
Prototype and test new tooling solutions—everything from simplified UIs to backend automation to new analytical frameworks
Create dashboards and analytics artifacts (Mode, ThoughtSpot, Looker) to drive better visibility into fleet performance, throughput, and scaling constraints

Qualification

SQLPythonData modelingETLAnalytics engineeringAutomationInternal tools developmentDashboard creationWeb app frameworksProblem-solving

Required

Experience working with SQL and at least one programming language (Python strongly preferred)
Exposure to data modeling, ETL, or analytics engineering concepts
Ability to translate operational needs into clean technical solutions—and iterate quickly as you gather feedback
Comfort working with messy, real-world data and ambiguity
Strong problem-solving skills and an inclination toward automation over manual work
Experience building small internal tools, scripts, or dashboards in past projects, coursework, or internships
Excitement for learning how software, data, and operations intersect in a real production environment
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field

Preferred

Experience with Snowflake, dbt, or similar pipeline tools
Familiarity with web app frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, React)
Previous exposure to operations, logistics, or robotics environments

Benefits

A housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more.

Company

Zipline

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Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
dateFounded in 2011
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.zipline.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.92B
Key Investors
Tiger Global ManagementU.S. Department of StateScottish Mortgage Investment Trust
2026-01-21Series Unknown· $600M
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2024-06-01Series G· $350M

Leadership Team

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Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
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Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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Recent News

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: A Big Week For AI And Drone Delivery
2026-01-23
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Zipline Surpasses 2 Million Deliveries, Raises More than $600M to Power Next Phase of Growth, and Expands Operations to Houston and Phoenix
2026-01-22
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