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Senior Software Development Engineer in in USA

Zoox
Full time
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USA
10/15/2026
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Foster City, CA

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain large-scale event-driven software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests and testing frameworks.
Architect and manage continuous integration pipelines that automate regression test execution.
Lead root cause analysis for complex system-level failures using log-mining scripts and visualization dashboards.
Perform safety-requirement gap analyses and develop timing and prioritization patterns for test implementations.
Lead end-to-end validation and clearance of safety-critical monitors, including collision detection systems.
Develop scalable automation frameworks, data-analysis tools, custom automation plugins, and high-fidelity testing solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small group of engineers.

Requirements

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 at least three complex projects.
Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects in Python, including AI-based coding for infrastructure development, tooling, and automated test writing.
Deep understanding of HIL and SIL methodologies, including real-time fault injection.
Experience owning the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing pipelines using Bamboo, Buildkite, Jenkins, or similar CI tools.
Practical knowledge of Linux internals and networking protocols used in high-throughput real-time systems.
Strong technical communication skills and the ability to summarize complex test failures and provide clear impact assessments.
Strong C++ skills, Pytest customization experience, or a background in autonomous systems or safety-critical robotics validation are bonuses.
Experience applying Generative AI or Machine Learning tools to code, audit, and improve test coverage and documentation is a bonus.
Experience with real-time communication protocols such as DDS, I2C, SPI, CAN, or GMSL2 is a bonus.

Salary: $205k - $245k/yr

Zoox

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

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