Zoox
Systems Test Engineer, System Behavior Analysis
$148K–$208K
San Diego, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years; automotive or embedded systems industry experience is preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field.
About the job
Analyzes and triages autonomous-vehicle system faults from testing and operations, identifies root causes and trends, and reports insights to improve vehicle safety and quality.
What you'll do
- Analyze and diagnose faults in perception, planner, and other AI software using on-road and simulation data.
- Categorize and prioritize issues with cross-functional teams, then identify failure trends and recommend preventative measures.
- Develop triage tools and workflows, and produce reports on issues, troubleshooting, and root causes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in systems troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Experience using Python or a similar language for automation, programming, and scripting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience in a Quality Assurance or Triage role for Autonomous Driving.
- Project Management experience with cross-functional partners and offshore teams; experience with data analytics, dashboards, or queries using SQL, Python, and/or Databricks.
Pay
USD 148,000–208,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL, Databricks
AI focus
Analyze and diagnose faults in perception, planner, and other AI software in autonomous-vehicle testing and simulations.
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