System Test Engineer

Zoox is hiring a System Test Engineer in San Diego, United States. It pays $153k-$209k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Zoox.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Python, Pytest and REST API among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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System test engineer responsible for integration, validation, and automated testing of autonomous vehicle software and robotics systems.

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Autonomous vehicles have some of the largest, most complex software ever shipped in a safety-critical environment. Solving that problem is one of the most exciting technical challenges of our lifetime.

Zoox is seeking a highly motivated System Test Engineer to be a technical contributor supporting the System Integration and Validation team. You will be leading the integration and validation of autonomy, robotics, and autonomous behaviors to ensure the product meets safety, customer needs, and milestone readiness. You will be responsible for designing and developing test efforts at the highest level of integration, including feature validation, functional, and regression testing, toward the successful execution and reporting of these efforts.

In this role, you will:

Develop test plans and test cases that are abstracted to the highest level of integration
Focus on automating testing utilizing internal Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) assets
Review data, collect metrics, and provide quantitative evidence to report on milestone readiness
Analyze vehicle logs and test data using in-house tools to trace failures for root cause analysis, documentation, and communication
Support the defect management process from recognition to resolution

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field
3+ years of industry experience in testing complex systems (autonomy, robotics, and autonomous behaviors)
Experience with designing, developing, and executing test methodologies that scale across multiple teams
Strong software development experience with high-level language (e.g. Python, Pytest, REST API), along with version control systems (e.g Git)
Integrated systems troubleshooting experience

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and/or Software in the Loop (SIL)
Experience with issue reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Azure Dev Ops)
Experience with Linux and Unix based systems

About ZooxZoox 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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AccommodationsIf 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.

How we rate this

System Test Engineer at Zoox rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

System Test Engineer is an open job at Zoox.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $153k-$209k a year.
The role is based in San Diego, CA.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Zoox. Apply on Zoox

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