Software Engineer - Tools & Automation

ZooxFoster City, CA

On-site Full-time

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We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Familiarity with automation frameworks and tools is essential. Ideal candidates will have experience in software development, a passion for technology, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Join Zoox as a Software Engineer specializing in Tools & Automation, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing our software development processes. In this innovative environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and maintain automation tools that improve efficiency and effectiveness across our projects.

About Zoox

At Zoox, we are redefining mobility with autonomous vehicles. Our team is dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that enhance urban mobility and improve the quality of life in cities. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the future of transportation.

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Software Development Engineer in Test at Zoox | Foster City

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Software Engineer - Core Sensors at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Data Engineer at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Join the innovative Data team at Zoox, where we harness insights from our autonomous vehicles and operations to assess autonomy and service readiness. Our work lays the groundwork for strategic decision-making, propelling us towards the launch of our autonomous mobility service. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing and implementing next-generation data pipelines that provide crucial visibility into our business as we expand. You will define the system architecture and construct the pipeline necessary for Zoox to thrive with a data-centric culture.As a member of our diverse and experienced team, you will have access to one of the most unique datasets in the autonomous vehicle sector, with opportunities for growth available to individuals at all skill levels.

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Senior Systems Engineer at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Join the dynamic End-to-End (E2E) Feature and Homologation team at Zoox, where we focus on integrating systems engineering practices into our innovative mobility-as-a-service solutions. Our team collaborates closely with business stakeholders to define and deliver exceptional product capabilities across the Vehicle, Autonomy, and Operations sectors. By working alongside specialized systems teams, we utilize their extensive technical expertise and validation techniques to ensure a fully verified product capability, ultimately achieving E2E ownership of a world-class mobility service.As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be the driving force behind your feature domains, which encompass the Vehicle, Autonomy, and Operations areas of the Zoox mobility service. Your role will extend throughout the entire product lifecycle, fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Product, Safety, Operations, and Legal teams. You will be responsible for delivering design solutions, comprehensive systems engineering documentation, multi-quarter capability plans, verification strategies, and ongoing debug support to ensure successful implementation.

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Staff Cloud Engineer at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Join Zoox as a Staff Cloud Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust cloud solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to innovate and enhance our cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability. Your expertise will help drive our mission to redefine mobility.

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Technical Recruiter at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Join our dynamic team at Zoox as a Technical Recruiter, where you will play a vital role in attracting top-tier talent to drive our innovative projects. In this position, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies. Your expertise will help us build a diverse team dedicated to redefining transportation.

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Compensation Analyst at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Zoox seeks a Compensation Analyst in Foster City, CA to help shape and maintain fair, competitive pay practices. This position plays a key part in supporting compensation strategies that match business goals and market standards. Role overview The Compensation Analyst evaluates job positions using established methods and determines salary benchmarks based on market data. The role involves building analytical tools to visualize compensation data, making it easier for leaders to understand pay trends and patterns. What you will do Assess employee compensation by reviewing internal equity, market competitiveness, and performance metrics Work closely with HR Information Systems (HRIS) to maintain accurate data and ensure smooth integration with compensation processes Analyze People and Compensation data to provide actionable insights for HR and business leaders Participate in industry compensation surveys to keep pay practices aligned with the market Collaboration and impact This role works alongside HR and business partners, supporting decisions with clear, data-driven analysis. The Compensation Analyst helps ensure Zoox remains an attractive and equitable workplace as the company grows.

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Machine Learning Engineer - Perception at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Join the innovative Perception team at Zoox, where we harness the power of Generative AI to produce synthetic data that revolutionizes the training and evaluation of our autonomous systems. As a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Generative AI, you will be at the cutting edge of developing and training advanced models for sensor-level scenario generation. By utilizing world models and radiance field techniques alongside our extensive proprietary datasets, your work will have a direct impact on enhancing the productivity, safety, and capabilities of Zoox's autonomous systems through real-world algorithm validation.

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Program Manager, Operations Infrastructure at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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At Zoox, we are pioneering the future of transportation with a dedicated team united by our mission and energized by our values. Our Indirect Procurement team plays a pivotal role in crafting an efficient and innovative travel and expense framework that exemplifies our commitment to operational excellence. We emphasize strategic thinking, collaborative partnerships, and a proactive mindset in tackling complex global challenges.As the Program Manager for Operations Infrastructure, you will be the key architect behind our travel programs and events support. Your goal will be to ensure that our policies, software solutions, and supplier collaborations maximize value for the entire Zoox crew. You will oversee the program management of operations infrastructure deployment projects and support our autonomous navigation within deployed infrastructure sites. This involves monitoring progress and facilitating the enablement of infrastructure sites that provide essential functions such as vehicle charging, data offload, maintenance and repair, and other services crucial for the robotaxi fleet's operations. Collaborating closely with our hardware, software, and operations teams, you will ensure the successful implementation of our operations infrastructure. We are looking for a program manager who is capable of working independently and has a proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects within a hardware manufacturing or infrastructure setting.

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Senior Technical Recruiter at Zoox | Foster City, CA

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Full-time|On-site|Foster City, CA

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Jan 5, 2026

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Join Zoox as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge technology. As part of our innovative team, you will lead the charge in developing automated test frameworks and strategies that align with our mission to revolutionize urban mobility.

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Senior Software Engineer - Performance

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