Software Development Engineer in Test, Platform Safety Assurance
Zoox · Hybrid
MeritLog read this listing from Zoox's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $161,000 - $219,000
- Location
- Foster City, CA
Hiring context
How this role compares at Zoox
Zoox has 245 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 119 of them are in engineering. 239 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 98%.
This role's posted range of $161,000 - $219,000 sits above 20% of the 223 other Zoox roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Create tools and web-apps to help us automate and streamline manual clearance processes.
- Propose tools and/or feature ideas to the team to improve processes.
- Develop software for automated validation frameworks for system level testing in Hardware In the Loop (HIL), simulation environments, and post-processing of test data.
- Develop and maintain dashboards to illustrate progress against targets and highlight focus areas.
- Execute, triage, and debug automated verification and validation system tests.
What they're asking for
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree.Education
- Experience developing automated test frameworks and tools for HIL and/or SIL.Skill
- Experience designing and developing automated dashboards using data visualization tools such as Grafana or Looker to monitor operational metrics.Skill
- Object-oriented programming experience in PythonSkill
- Experience executing and debugging automated tests, preferably with embedded systems or Hardware-in-the-Loop.Skill
- Experience building tools and automation for verification and validation teams.SkillPreferred
- Experience building web-apps with streamlit.SkillPreferred
- Experience with CI and build systems (e.g. Bamboo, Buildkite, etc.)SkillPreferred
- Experience with the incorporation of AI technology into end-to-end test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.SkillPreferred
- Familiarity working with APIs in Jira, Polarion, Testrail and other similar tools.SkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. We are seeking a highly motivated software development engineer in test (SDET). This role is central to leading the creation of automation frameworks, tools, and processes for platform safety clearance and system testing. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing high-quality, robust, optimized, and reusable software infrastructure, and is eager to advance their skills in complex systems thinking and validation problem-solving. Some examples of tools this role has supported in the past: * Front and back end of Streamlit web-app to automate tracking requirements to test case traceability. * Automation framework for execution of safety critical tests. * CI/CD job to identify affected requirements and HIL tests from code changes and automate the execution of all linked tests. In this role, you will: • Create tools and web-apps to help us automate and streamline manual clearance processes. • Propose tools and/or feature ideas to the team to improve processes. • Develop software for automated validation frameworks for system level testing in Hardware In the Loop (HIL), simulation environments, and post-processing of test data. • Develop and maintain dashboards to illustrate progress against targets and highlight focus areas. • Execute, triage, and debug automated verification and validation system tests. Qualifications • B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical degree. • Experience developing automated test frameworks and tools for HIL and/or SIL. • Experience designing and developing automated dashboards using data visualization tools such as Grafana or Looker to monitor operational metrics. • Object-oriented programming experience in Python • Experience executing and debugging automated tests, preferably with embedded systems or Hardware-in-the-Loop. Bonus Qualifications • Experience building tools and automation for verification and validation teams. • Experience building web-apps with streamlit. • Experience with CI and build systems (e.g. Bamboo, Buildkite, etc.) • Experience with the incorporation of AI technology into end-to-end test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity. • Familiarity working with APIs in Jira, Polarion, Testrail and other similar tools. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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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