Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

at Zoox

Location

Foster City, CA

Compensation

$205k–$245k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 weeks ago

Remote

Yes

Save to queue

Market range · company + function + seniority

$237k—$263k—$285k

p25 · target · p75 · n=94

Posted $245k · in the market band

Tailor your résumé to this role in 30 seconds.

Free account · ATS keyword check · per-job bullet rewrite by Claude.

Tailor my résumé Apply on company site

Job description

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the Release Management Team. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test on the Release Management team at Zoox, you will help accelerate our software release by ensuring that we are shipping the safest and most reliable software possible. As developers build new features, you will be responsible for developing Hardware-In-Loop tests to support our safety case. These efforts are critical to maintaining our code quality and ensuring our service capabilities are operating as intended. Your ability to understand the overall system design and component interaction to help guide test methodology for functional and safety sign-off is crucial to the overall success of Zoox. Accountability and integrity are core to our team. This role is coding-intensive, focused on building solutions for high-fidelity testing, scalable automation frameworks, and sophisticated data analysis tools to ensure successful compliance to requirements and mission success. 

In this role, you will:

Lead the design, development  and maintenance of large-scale event-driven software/hardware -in-the-loop (SIL/HIL) tests and testing frameworks, utilizing advanced software patterns to improve modularity and reduce code duplication.

Architect and manage end-to-end continuous integration (CI) pipelines to automate the execution of regression suites.

Lead root cause analysis for complex system-level failures, developing log mining scripts and visualization dashboards (e.g., Grafana, SQL-based notebooks) to triage failures and track performance metrics.

Perform gap analyses between high-level safety requirements and technical test implementations, including the development of intricate timing and prioritization patterns. Lead end-to-end validation and clearance process for safety-critical monitors, such as for collision detection systems.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small group of engineers on the team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical field.

7+ years of experience with demonstrated ownership of 3+ complex projects 

Good technical communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex test failures and provide clear impact assessments for our tests, tools, and pipelines.

Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects in Python, including the use of AI-based coding, such as for infrastructure development, tooling and automated test writing.

Deep understanding of HIL and SIL methodologies, including real-time fault injection.

Ownership from design, to implementation and maintenance of automated testing pipelines (e.g., using Bamboo, Buildkite, Jenkins, or similar CI Tools) and developing custom automation plugins.

Practical  knowledge of Linux internals and networking protocols used in high-throughput real-time systems.

Bonus Qualifications:

Strong C++

Pytest customization experience

Background in autonomous systems or safety-critical robotics validation.

Experience applying Generative AI or Machine Learning tools to code, audit and improve test coverage and documentation.

Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., DDS, I2C, SPI, CAN, GMSL2).

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

More open roles at Zoox

Hiring velocity, headcount trend, and every open posting on one page.

View Zoox profile →

Similar roles

Open postings ranked by description similarity — useful if this role isn't quite right.