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Automation Engineer - Compute Software Performance

United StatesUnited States·Foster CityFull-timemid
EngineeringAutomation Engineer
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Zoox is building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost efficiency that the system demands,

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EngineeringAutomation Engineer

Zoox is building advanced self-driving hardware and software solutions. To attain the utmost efficiency that the system demands, we need you - an expert who understands both compute hardware architecture as well as the algorithms and middleware that run on it. Your contributions will be instrumental in finding & detecting performance-related trends and anomalies across the robot fleet.

The Software Performance team’s mission is to analyze, optimize and provide guidance to the software and hardware teams in order to meet expected system performance & stability targets.


As an automation engineer within the Software Performance team, you will build automated instrumentation, benchmarking and analysis for compute performance (CPU, GPU, latency and memory) into the software development and release process. Your work will catch performance regressions before software reaches the fleet, identify trends and anomalies across releases and hardware platforms, and put detailed performance data at the fingertips of performance experts for quick and efficient investigations.

  • Automate common workflows & processes for performance data storage and analysis (CPU, GPU, latency, memory, etc)

  • Build agentic harness to support efficient triage & investigations of performance issues, iterative loops for self-optimizations.

  • Make dense performance metrics accessible to the software organization for use in release monitoring/gating as well as agent driven optimization loops.

  • Work cross-functionally to ensure performance tooling is integrated with Zoox continuous integration and release management processes, and support releases by triaging latency and memory regressions with application teams.

  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development or related fields and BS in computer science or related field

  • Strong knowledge of Python, proficiency in C++, and experience in large code bases

  • Expertise in continuous integration systems (Buildkite, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)

  • Experience using LLMs and agentic AI to automate engineering workflows

  • Good communication and organizational skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills

  • Proficiency with Git and Bazel

  • Experience with software and hardware benchmarking and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems

  • Savvy with efficient SQL queries and data platforms such as Databricks, Looker, and ETL pipelines

  • 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.


    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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Foster City, United States
    Hybrid, some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US

    About this job

    Pay per year
    $196,000–$242,000 a year
    86% above the $117,628 median for Automation Engineer jobs on Jobera (230 salaries).
    Who can apply
    United States
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    has 241 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.

    Listing Details

    Posted
    November 13, 2026
    First seen
    November 14, 2026
    Last seen
    November 14, 2026

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    November 14, 2026

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    Zoox, a subsidiary of Amazon, designs fully autonomous vehicles focusing on making urban transportation safer and more efficient.

    Employees
    1,001-5,000
    Founded
    2014
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    Automation Engineer - Compute Software PerformanceUSD 196,000–242,000 per year