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Wayve · 4 days ago

Embedded Automotive Software Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level

Wayve is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology focused on enhancing automated driving systems. The Embedded Automotive Software Engineer will contribute to the creation of a software platform for autonomous vehicles, developing abstractions and APIs that facilitate efficient deployment of AV software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous vehicle platforms, focusing on sensor integration and hardware abstraction
Implement and optimize device drivers for various sensors and compute hardware
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with the autonomous driving application stack
Debug and troubleshoot software issues, ensuring high reliability and performance
Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high software quality standards
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in embedded systems and autonomous vehicle technology

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC++ programmingEmbedded operating systemsMiddleware architecturesDevice driver developmentSensor technologiesProfilingTracing toolsDebugging skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Proven experience in embedded software development, with a strong preference for the automotive, autonomous driving, or robotics industries
Proficiency in C++ programming language for high-performance systems
Hands-on experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX)
Strong understanding of Middleware architectures and IPC mechanisms
Proficiency in profiling and tracing tools to diagnose bottlenecks and latency issues
Familiarity with Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) and device driver development
Knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, RADAR, cameras) and their integration with embedded systems
Strong debugging skills and attention to detail in complex systems
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Preferred

Prior experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicle software on commercial automobiles
Experience with NVIDIA Drive Orin platform, Qualcomm 8650/8620 or similar automotive computing platforms
Understanding of safety-critical software development and automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, MISRA)

Company

Wayve

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Wayve develops AI software for automated driving that learns from data to navigate environments.
dateFounded in 2017
location
London, England, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://wayve.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Wayve has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (5)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.26B
Key Investors
Innovate UKUberSoftBank
2025-07-28Grant
2024-08-29Series C
2024-05-06Series C· $1B

Leadership Team

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Alex Kendall
Co-Founder & CEO
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Max Warburton
Chief Financial Officer

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