Release Engineer

zoox· Software Platforms and Product
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📍 Foster City, CA📍 San Diego, CAFull time💰 USD 144K–193K

About this role

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

    • 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Release Engineer role at zoox?
The listed salary for this Release Engineer position at zoox is USD 144K–193K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Release Engineer position at zoox located?
This Release Engineer role at zoox is based in Foster City, CA, San Diego, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Release Engineer role at zoox full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Release Engineer role in the Software Platforms and Product department at zoox.
Which team or department does the Release Engineer at zoox belong to?
This Release Engineer position is part of the Software Platforms and Product department at zoox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Release Engineer job at zoox posted?
This Release Engineer position at zoox was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Release Engineer
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