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Release Engineer

Zoox

Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 140000 - 190000

Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Zoox the release teams handle the complex orchestration of releases spanning vehicle cloud and client code bases. From first commit to full production our mission is to make every release predictable transparent and fast. We build the tooling and automation that improves the release lifecycle for our own teams and for teams across Zoox. We are seeking a technical expert in version control continuous integration and build systems who is equally comfortable driving a release end to end and engineering the systems that streamline it. You will work closely with our customers from the teams whose components we release to the downstream consumers of each build translating their needs into a better release experience and serving as a force multiplier within our team and beyond.

In this role you will:

Own the end-to-end release process for a portfolio of vehicle software components from branch cut through validation hotfixes and deployment to production
Coordinate release readiness across integration QA and component teams tracking readiness indicators and securing the approvals that confirm each release is production-ready
Build and scale automation that removes manual release work from branch management and merge workflows to release visibility and metrics
Partner closely with our customers the teams whose components we release and the downstream consumers of each build turning their needs into process improvements
Multiply the impact of release teams across Zoox by turning what works into shared tooling and practices accelerating how quickly software reaches the fleet

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in release engineering build engineering or release management for large complex software products
Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent experience
Proficiency with Git including branch management and conflict resolution
Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Buildkite Jenkins or Bamboo
Programming experience in Python or another scripting language including automating release or build workflows
Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly adapt to changes

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with Bazel
Experience releasing embedded firmware or safety-critical software
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

$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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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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