Strategic Operations Intern – Data & Tooling… at Zipline · South…

Summary: 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. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - Experience with Snowflake, dbt, or similar pipeline tools - Familiarity with web app frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, React) - Previous exposure to operations, logistics, or robotics environments Required Skills: SQL, Python Important Skills: Data modeling, ETL, Analytics engineering Nice-to-Have Skills: Automation, Internal tools development, Dashboard creation, Web app frameworks, Problem-solving Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: A housing stipend, Overtime pay, Relocation support, Paid sick time, And more.