Autonomy System Test Engineer

Zoox

Autonomy Systems Test Engineer contributing to the development of autonomous driving software at Zoox. Overseeing test plans and collaborating with developers for safety and reliability in complex systems.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create test strategies and test plans for Zoox’s self-driving behavior features.
Identify, track, report, and resolve test strategy, planning, or implementation issues with cross-functional software development teams.
Propose, prototype, and validate a new testing methodology for driving software features using automated metrics.
Design, develop, and execute synthetic and log-based test scenarios on an in-house simulation test framework.
Compile triage strategy and triage results from different QA validation platforms and pipelines.
Lead cross-functional QA participation in various testing pipelines, initiatives, and enablement projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software systems test strategies with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Proficiency with automated test framework and test automation
Experience with JIRA, GIT, Linux command line, Python, or other scripting languages
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Relevant industry experience in software and systems testing for robotics, autonomous mobility, or safety-critical systems.
Familiarity with ISO 26262 or other safety standards
Proficiency with Claude Code or other AI coding tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

automated test frameworktest automationPythonscripting languagestest strategiestest planssynthetic test scenarioslog-based test scenariosscalable software systemsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

problem-solvingprioritizationorganizational skillsleadership skillscommunication skills