Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Verification And Validation)

• We are seeking a highly motivated V&V software development engineer in test (SDET) to join this systems-engineering department

• As a V&V SDET, you will be a technical lead, owning the end-to-end validation strategy for critical safety systems while architecting and implementing the advanced software infrastructure required to verify them

• This role is coding-intensive, focused on building solutions for high-fidelity testing, scalable automation frameworks, and sophisticated data analysis tools to ensure successful compliance to requirements and mission success

• Some examples of tools this role supports:

• Framework for event definition, orchestration, and verification

• High-performance C++ and Python-based emulators for vehicle sensors (e.g., Radar, Lidar, and Inertial Measurement Units) to enable realistic, real-time fault injection

• Robust communication bridges between simulation environments and physical vehicle hardware

• Automating test management and reporting within lifecycle management tools, e.g. Polarion, JAMA, DOORS

• In this role, you will: Lead the design and maintenance of large-scale event-driven software/hardware -in-the-loop (SIL/HIL) testing frameworks, utilizing advanced software patterns to improve modularity and reduce code duplication

• Architect and manage end-to-end continuous integration (CI) pipelines to automate the execution of regression suites

• Lead root cause analysis for complex system-level failures, developing log mining scripts and visualization dashboards (e.g., Grafana, SQL-based notebooks) to triage failures and track performance metrics

• Perform gap analyses between high-level safety requirements and technical test implementations, including the development of intricate timing and prioritization patterns.Lead end-to-end validation and clearance process for safety-critical monitors, such as for collision detection systems

Benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Affinity groups and sports clubs

• Work from home opportunities

• Health insurance

• Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away

• We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside

• We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes

• There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description- Ownership from design, to implementation and maintenance of automated testing pipelines (e.g., using Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) and developing custom automation plugins

• Practical knowledge of Linux internals and networking protocols used in high-throughput real-time systems

• 7+ of experience in the above, with demonstrated ownership of 3+ complex projects

• Deep understanding of HIL and SIL methodologies, including real-time fault injection

• Good technical communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex test failures and provide clear impact assessments for our tests, tools, and pipelines

• Bachelors or higher degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a relevant technical field, such as Data Science or Electrical Engineering

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects in Python, including the use of AI-based coding, such as for infrastructure development, tooling and automated test writing

• We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team

• 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

• Pytest customization experience

• Background in autonomous systems or safety-critical robotics validation

• Databricks for large-scale performance analysis

• Experience with data engineering tools like SQL, pyspark, Looker or

• Experience applying Generative AI or Machine Learning tools to code, audit and improve test coverage and documentation

• Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., DDS, I2C, SPI, CAN, GMSL2)

• Strong C++