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Release Engineer

Zoox

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 190000

Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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
Bachelors or Masters 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.

$140000 - $190000 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 candidates 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

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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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About Company

Zoox

We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.

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