Drimva

Zoox

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

$205K–$245K

Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026

Experience
7+ years, with demonstrated ownership of 3+ complex projects.
Education
Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.

About the job

Leads development of safety-focused SIL/HIL tests, automation frameworks, and CI pipelines to validate autonomous vehicle software and support reliable releases.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain large-scale SIL/HIL tests and testing frameworks, and automate regression suites through CI pipelines.
  • Analyze system failures using log-mining scripts and dashboards; assess safety requirement coverage and validate safety-critical monitors.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers on the team.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience with demonstrated ownership of 3+ complex projects.
  • Experience delivering complex projects in Python, including AI-based coding for infrastructure, tooling, and automated test writing.
  • Deep understanding of HIL and SIL methodologies, including real-time fault injection; experience owning automated testing pipelines and practical knowledge of Linux internals and networking protocols in high-throughput real-time systems.

Nice to have

  • Strong C++; Pytest customization experience.
  • Background in autonomous systems or safety-critical robotics validation; experience with Generative AI or Machine Learning tools for code, audit, test coverage, and documentation.

Pay

USD 205,000–245,000 per-year-salary; base salary

Tools

Python, Bamboo, Buildkite, Jenkins, Linux, Grafana, SQL, C++

AI focus

Uses AI-based coding for infrastructure development, tooling, and automated test writing; preferred experience applying Generative AI or Machine Learning tools to code, audit, and improve test coverage and documentation.

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)