Wayve is looking to solve the problem of creating autonomy that propels the world forward by developing Embodied AI technology for automated driving systems
Requirements
- 15+ years in software and systems engineering, with strong expertise in embedded systems for robotics, automotive, or similar domains
- Demonstrated hands-on software development experience in C/C++, with familiarity in Python or Rust
- Proven ability to deliver large-scale systems to production, with deep involvement in architecture, design, and code
- Expertise in system performance analysis, optimization, and debugging
- Experience leading through technical influence — shaping teams of 25+ engineers and impacting organizations of 100+ engineers
- Ability to represent the company in external technical discussions with OEMs, chip vendors, and partners
- Familiarity with NVIDIA Drive platforms (Orin, DriveOS, DriveWorks)
Responsibilities
- Design and evolve the embedded software architecture for Wayve's next-generation autonomy platform
- Develop and guide hands-on prototypes and reference implementations that demonstrate key architectural decisions
- Analyze and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability across the embedded stack
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal AI, platform, and vehicle systems teams, and with external partners including NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and OEMs
- Drive the adoption of modern development practices, tools, and standards for high-assurance embedded software
- Mentor senior engineers through technical reviews and joint design work — leading through technical depth and influence, not headcount
- Represent Wayve as the principal technical voice in discussions with partners and customers on software and hardware architecture
Other
- Full-time role based in either London or Sunnyvale office
- Hybrid working policy that combines time together in offices and workshops with time spent working from home
- Core working hours to determine schedule that works best for you and your team
- Optional DEI Monitoring form to capture diversity information
- Degree requirements not specified, but 15+ years of experience required
