Wayve · 1 day ago
Machine Learning Engineer - Autonomy
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expWayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology, focused on enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. The role involves technical leadership in developing and implementing machine learning models and robotics systems for autonomous vehicles, while fostering collaboration and innovation within cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Technical leadership of at least one company wide program
Developing and implementing machine learning models and robotics systems to enhance the capabilities of our Autonomous Vehicle stack
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to the broader company strategy and roadmap, focusing on machine learning applications
Enhancing skills and knowledge in machine learning through continuous learning and application, while contributing to the growth and mentorship of junior engineers
Allocating personal bandwidth and technical resources effectively to meet both project requirements and personal professional development needs
Working with leadership and other teams to foster a culture that promotes collaboration, high impact, innovation, and a healthy work environment
Evaluating project decisions and outcomes, identifying dependencies, and analysing risks associated with machine learning deployments
Troubleshooting and optimising machine learning models and systems - identify potential issues, challenge existing assumptions, introduce innovative solutions, and implement feedback loops to enhance model performance
Qualification
Required
7+ years of software and machine learning engineering experience in an industrial or applied research environment
Good insight into the practical aspects of training, validation, testing and metrics for deep learning features/models
Passion to work in a team on research ideas that have real product impact
A good grasp of machine learning literature, ideally published
Comfortable working with large quantities of image and video data
BSc above in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred
Strong software engineering experience in Python and other relevant languages (e.g. C++ and CUDA)
Direct experience working in at least one of computer vision, robotics, simulation, graphics, or large language models
MS, or above in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
Benefits
Benefits such as an onsite chef, workplace nursery scheme, private health insurance, cycle scheme, therapy, yoga, two onsite bars, large social budgets
Company
Wayve
Wayve develops AI software for automated driving that learns from data to navigate environments.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.26BKey Investors
Innovate UKUberSoftBank
2025-07-28Grant
2024-08-29Series C
2024-05-06Series C· $1B
Leadership Team
Alex Kendall
Co-Founder & CEO
Max Warburton
Chief Financial Officer
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