# Senior Autonomy System Test Engineer

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** QA Engineering
**Salary:** $143k – $177k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Python, Jira, Git, Linux, Automated Testing, Simulation Frameworks, Test Automation, Iso 26262, Claude Code, Qa Pipelines
**Posted:** 2026-05-04

> Develops test strategies, plans, and automated scenarios for autonomous driving software. Triages issues from simulations and real-world vehicle testing, ensuring safety and reliability. Requires 7+ years experience, Python proficiency, and bachelor's/master's in CS/EE.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Create test strategies and test plans for Zoox’s self-driving behavior features.
- Identify, track, report, and resolve test strategy, planning, or implementation issues with cross-functional software development teams.
- Propose, prototype, and validate a new testing methodology for driving software features using automated metrics.
- Design, develop, and execute synthetic and log-based test scenarios on an in-house simulation test framework.
- Compile triage strategy and triage results from different QA validation platforms and pipelines.
- Lead cross-functional QA participation in various testing pipelines, initiatives, and enablement projects.

## Qualifications

- **Bachelor’s or Master’s** in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- **7+ years** of experience in designing and implementing scalable software systems test strategies with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Proficiency with automated test framework and test automation.
- Experience with **JIRA, GIT, Linux command line, Python**, or other scripting languages.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

## Bonus Qualifications

- Relevant industry experience in software and systems testing for robotics, autonomous mobility, or safety-critical systems.
- Familiarity with **ISO 26262** or other safety standards.
- Proficiency with **Claude Code** or other AI coding tools.

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