Zoox.com

Release Engineer

Zoox.com$140K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in release engineering or release management for complex software
  • Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
  • Proficient with Git for branch management and conflict resolution
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Buildkite, Jenkins, or Bamboo
  • Programming skills in Python or other scripting languages for automating workflows
  • Strong communication skills and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire release process for vehicle software components from start to deployment
  • Coordinate across teams to ensure releases meet production readiness criteria
  • Develop and scale automation to reduce manual release tasks
  • Collaborate with customers to improve processes based on their needs
  • Enhance release practices by developing shared tools across teams.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • Unpaid time off options
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon RSUs
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Long-term care insurance options
  • Disability and life insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
In this role, you will:

  • Own the end-to-end release process for a portfolio of vehicle software components, from branch cut through validation, hotfixes, and deployment to production
  • Coordinate release readiness across integration, QA, and component teams, tracking readiness indicators and securing the approvals that confirm each release is production-ready
  • Build and scale automation that removes manual release work, from branch management and merge workflows to release visibility and metrics
  • Partner closely with our customers, the teams whose components we release and the downstream consumers of each build, turning their needs into process improvements
  • Multiply the impact of release teams across Zoox by turning what works into shared tooling and practices, accelerating how quickly software reaches the fleet


Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in release engineering, build engineering, or release management for large, complex software products
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with Git, including branch management and conflict resolution
  • Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Buildkite, Jenkins, or Bamboo
  • Programming experience in Python or another scripting language, including automating release or build workflows
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly adapt to changes


Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with Bazel
  • Experience releasing embedded, firmware, or safety-critical software
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure


$140,000 - $190,000 a year

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.

About Zoox.com

Zoox is a self-driving car company that is developing a fully autonomous vehicle for ride-hailing services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. Zoox's vehicle is designed to be electric, fully autonomous, and capable of carrying passengers in a variety of seating configurations. The company is focused on developing a complete end-to-end solution for autonomous ride-hailing, including the vehicle, the software, and the infrastructure. Zoox has raised over $800 million in funding to date, and is backed by investors including Blackbird Ventures, Lux Capital, and DFJ.
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