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Release Engineer

Zoox
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026 CLOSED ON 8/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Engineer position at Zoox?

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.

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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.


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$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.
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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 accommodations@zoox.com 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.

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000

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