Release Engineer

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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
The Release Engineer will manage the orchestration of software releases for automation technology, ensuring delivery safety, coordinating tests, and optimizing deployment workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

In this role, you will:

    • Secure Delivery Orchestration: Maintaining safe continuous delivery by bridging the gap between integration, quality assurance, and software engineering.

    • Release Oversight: Managing the release of simulation tools and autonomy software, which involves regression analysis and vehicle-level testing coordination.

    • Cross-Functional Alignment: Securing formal approvals from stakeholders to confirm that all releases are production-ready.

    • Define and track readiness indicators to ensure every release adheres to established safety and performance standards.

    • Scale and refine automation systems to decrease manual effort and optimize deployment workflows.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience working as a release/ build engineer and managing releases for large, complex products 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

  • Familiarity of source control (Git), branch management, and conflict resolution

  • Experience with CI/CD, including build and deploying tools like CircleCI, Jenkins, and Bamboo

  • Programming experience, including Python or other scripting languages.

  • Ability to learn custom tooling quickly

  • Experience automating software releases

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly adapt to changes

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms(e.g., AWS, Azure)

  • Experience handling large data sets

  • Bazel experiences a plus.

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.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience working as a release/build engineer
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with source control (Git)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools including CircleCI, Jenkins, and Bamboo
  • Programming experience in Python or other scripting languages
  • Experience automating software releases

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.

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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.

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