Overview
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.
Full job description
About The 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:
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Own the end-to-end release process for a portfolio of vehicle software components, from branch cut through validation, hotfixes, and deployment to production
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Coordinate release readiness across integration, QA, and component teams, tracking readiness indicators and securing the approvals that confirm each release is production-ready
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Build and scale automation that removes manual release work, from branch management and merge workflows to release visibility and metrics
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Partner closely with our customers, the teams whose components we release and the downstream consumers of each build, turning their needs into process improvements
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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 And Requirements
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
Additional information
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.
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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.
Requirements & 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
Experience with Bazel
Experience releasing embedded, firmware, or safety-critical software
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
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