Zoox, Incorporated

Release Engineer

Zoox, Incorporated · Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA $140K–$190K Posted 2026-08-07
Salary
$140K–$190K
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ yr

At Zoox, the Software Release Management team handles the complex orchestration of releases spanning vehicle, cloud, and client code bases. From initial development to full production, our mission is to streamline the build-and-release lifecycle for our autonomous vehicle technology. We are seeking technical experts in version control, continuous integration, and build systems to serve as force multipliers within our team.

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.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.

  • 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

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

Experience with Bazel

Experience releasing embedded, firmware, or safety-critical software

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
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.

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$110K — 10th pctl $265K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $165K vs. market median $180K for Engineering roles
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below median
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Zoox

Zoox

Autonomous Vehicles · Public · Foster City, USA

Stage & Valuation
Public · $1.3B
Key Investors
Amazon, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Alium Capital
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