Release Engineer

Posted 11 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
2 Locations
Hybrid
140K-190K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Manage end-to-end release processes for vehicle software components, coordinate release readiness across teams, build automation for branch and merge workflows, create release visibility and metrics, and develop shared tooling and practices to accelerate deployments to production.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Zoox, the release teams handle the complex orchestration of releases spanning vehicle, cloud, and client code bases. From first commit to full production, our mission is to make every release predictable, transparent, and fast. We build the tooling and automation that improves the release lifecycle for our own teams and for teams across Zoox. We are seeking a technical expert in version control, continuous integration, and build systems who is equally comfortable driving a release end to end and engineering the systems that streamline it. You will work closely with our customers, from the teams whose components we release to the downstream consumers of each build, translating their needs into a better release experience and serving as a force multiplier within our team and beyond.

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

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.

Follow us on LinkedIn

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.

Skills Required

  • 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

Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.

Zoox Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

Benchling Logo Benchling

Software Engineer

Cloud • Healthtech • Social Impact • Software • Biotech
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
605 Employees
148K-200K Hourly

Fluidstack Logo Fluidstack

Design Release Engineer, Modular R&D

Artificial Intelligence • Software
In-Office
4 Locations
30 Employees
164K-206K Annually
In-Office
Los Angeles, CA, USA
4500 Employees
Hybrid
Garden Grove, CA, USA
407 Employees
140K-160K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
LTX Thumbnail
Robotics • Conversational AI • Generative AI
Jerusalem, Israel
200 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account