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Software Development Engineer in Test, Operational Tools

Zoox
Foster, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026

As a Software Development Engineer in Test on the Product Software Quality Assurance team, your role will focus on building scalable integration automation frameworks and enhancing existing frameworks for automated testing of web based cloud, backend and mobile applications. You will design and implement functional and integration automation tests for cloud ops used by the Zoox customers and the backend applications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage at API, integration and end-to-end level. By prioritizing automation for repetitive tasks, developing robust regression suites, and focusing on edge cases and high-stress scenarios, you will ensure the reliability of safety-critical tools.

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In this role you will:

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable functional and test frameworks used across Zoox for integration and subsystem testing.

  • Collaborate closely with QA, SDETs, and software engineers on cross-team initiatives to maintain and continuously improve Zoox’s end-to-end validation workflows.

  • Lead feature-level testing by defining test strategy and plans, executing manual testing, and driving the transition to robust automation within Zoox’s integrated tooling ecosystem.

  • Support and partner with users of our frameworks and tools, continuously refining them to improve reliability, usability, and overall engineering efficiency.

  • Implement AI tools to make testing faster and more efficient.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field

  • 5 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test with proven skills in writing automation frameworks for cloud applications from scratch.

  • Strong proficiency with Python, Typescript, and tools like Git, Buildkite

  • Experience building functional and performance automated tests for backend cloud applications.

  • A self-starter who is capable of defining and implementing new tools and processes from start to finish


Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience in implementing AI tools in the testing domain (Claude) 

  • Hands-on Playwright automation experience


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$168,000 - $211,000 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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Salary : $168,000 - $211,000

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