Full-Time

Automation Engineer

Compute Performance

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$147k - $232kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus

Mid, Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Git
JIRA
Jenkins
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields and BS in computer science or related fields.
  • Expertise in designing and developing automation pipelines in Python on a Linux-based environment.
  • Proven track record of building continuous integration CI/CD pipelines using Github/Gitlab CI, Jenkins, etc.
  • Solid knowledge of Python, proficiency in C++, and experience in large code bases.
  • Experienced in using Git for version control and Jira for effective project and task management.
  • Have used job-scheduling systems for test & data workflow automation. Knowledgeable in building, testing, and deploying software automation pipelines. Strong problem-solving and innovation skills within the software development life cycle.
Responsibilities
  • You will automate common workflows & processes for performance data storage and analysis.
  • You will build automated instrumentation for performance tooling (CPU, GPU, latency, memory) and frameworks to support offline evaluation of vehicle performance data.
  • You will also build tools and scripts to evaluate and analyze performance at scale in CI.
  • You will be required to work cross-functionally to ensure Performance tooling is integrated with Zoox's continuous integration and release management processes.
  • You will with a push of a button, allow developers to kick off automated tests at the component, sub-system, or full-system levels.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies, while the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter, safer, and more efficient.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in automotive and tech sectors.
  • Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas shows growing market presence and capability.
  • Hiring Tesla's former head of Autopilot HW engineering brings valuable expertise to Zoox.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Potential intellectual property disputes with Tesla may lead to legal challenges.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles and local opposition.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program