System Test Engineer

Zoox; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a System Test Engineer in San Diego, CA, to lead the integration and validation efforts of complex autonomous systems. Responsibilities include developing test plans, automating tests, and analyzing test data. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $186,000 annually, and the role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including performance-based bonuses and RSUs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in testing complex systems.
• Strong software development experience with high-level language.
• Experience with designing and executing test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and test cases for integration.
• Automate testing using HIL and SIL.
• Analyze vehicle logs for root cause analysis.
• Support defect management from recognition to resolution.

Skills

Test methodologies

Software development (Python)

Troubleshooting integrated systems

Metrics analysis

Automation testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Azure DevOps

Linux/Unix systems

Job description

Autonomous vehicles have some of the largest, most complex software ever shipped in a safety-critical environment. Solving that problem is one of the most exciting technical challenges of our lifetime.

Zoox is seeking a highly motivated System Test Engineer to be a technical contributor supporting the System Integration and Validation team. You will be leading the integration and validation of autonomy, cloud, and operational elements to ensure the product meets safety, customer needs, and milestone readiness. You will be responsible for designing and developing test efforts at the highest level of integration, including feature validation, functional, and regression testing, toward the successful execution and reporting of these efforts.

In this role, you will:

• Develop test plans and test cases that are abstracted to the highest level of integration
• Focus on automating testing utilizing internal Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) assets
• Review data, collect metrics, and provide quantitative evidence to report on milestone readiness
• Analyze vehicle logs and test data using in‑house tools to trace failures for root cause analysis, documentation, and communication
• Support the defect management process from recognition to resolution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM‑related field
• 3+ years of industry experience in testing complex systems (integration of cloud tools, cloud and cloud networking, mobile applications, application UI, and operational workflows)
• Experience with designing, developing, and executing test methodologies that scale across multiple teams
• Strong software development experience with high‑level language (e.g. Python, Pytest, REST API), along with version control systems (e.g Git)
• Integrated systems troubleshooting experience

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and/or Software in the Loop (SIL)
• Experience with issue reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Azure Dev Ops)
• Experience with Linux and Unix based systems

$150,000 - $186,000 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 candidate’s 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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] 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.