Software Development Engineer in Test, Platform Safety Assurance

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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About the Role

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment.
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). This role is central to leading the creation of automation frameworks, tools, and processes for platform safety clearance and system testing. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing high-quality, robust, optimized, and reusable software infrastructure, and is eager to advance their skills in complex systems thinking and validation problem-solving.
Some examples of tools this role has supported in the past:

• Front and back end of Streamlit web-app to automate tracking requirements to test case traceability.
• Automation framework for execution of safety critical tests.
• CI/CD job to identify affected requirements and HIL tests from code changes and automate the execution of all linked tests.

In This Role, You Will

• Create tools and web-apps to help us automate and streamline manual clearance processes.
• Propose tools and/or feature ideas to the team to improve processes.
• Develop software for automated validation frameworks for system level testing in Hardware In the Loop (HIL), simulation environments, and post-processing of test data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to illustrate progress against targets and highlight focus areas.
• Execute, triage, and debug automated verification and validation system tests.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and tools for HIL and/or SIL.
• Experience designing and developing automated dashboards using data visualization tools such as Grafana or Looker to monitor operational metrics.
• Object-oriented programming experience in Python
• Experience executing and debugging automated tests, preferably with embedded systems or Hardware-in-the-Loop.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience building tools and automation for verification and validation teams.
• Experience building web-apps with streamlit.
• Experience with CI and build systems (e.g. Bamboo, Buildkite, etc.)
• Experience with the incorporation of AI technology into end-to-end test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Familiarity working with APIs in Jira, Polarion, Testrail and other similar tools.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $138,000 - $212,000 a year
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.

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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.

Key skills/competency

• Software Development Engineer in Test
• Automation Frameworks
• System Testing
• Hardware In the Loop (HIL)
• Python
• Data Visualization
• CI/CD
• API
• Embedded Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles