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POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-F8722 · FY26.Q3

Release Engineer

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Zoox
[ COMPANY ]
Zoox
[ LOCATION ]
Foster City, CA
[ POSTED ]
2026.08.07
[ REQ ID ]
REQ-F8722
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$140,000 – $190,000USD
MIDPOINT
$165,000
SPREAD
$50,000
LEVEL
MID

TECHNICAL STACK · 3 TAGS

[PYTHON][AWS][AZURE]
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OVERVIEW

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.
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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
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QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3-5 years of experience in release engineering, build engineering, or release management for large, complex software products

  • Bachelor's or Master's 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

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BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Bazel

  • Experience releasing embedded, firmware, or safety-critical software

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

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.
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.
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REQUIREMENTS

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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How much does the Release Engineer at Zoox pay?
The posting lists a range of $140K–$190K per year. Ranges reflect what Zoox publicly declared on the source posting.
Where is this Release Engineer role based?
The role is based in Foster City, CA.
What experience does Zoox expect for this role?
The posting is tagged as a mid-level role, typically 3+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
Where is Zoox headquartered?
Zoox is headquartered in Foster City, USA.
How was this posting sourced?
This role was pulled directly from Zoox's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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