Wayve · 4 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineer (6 months contract)
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWayve is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology focused on enhancing automated driving systems. They are seeking an exceptional Embedded Software Integration Engineer to join their Application Software team in Detroit, responsible for integrating and validating AI software on customer hardware platforms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Electric VehicleTransportationAutonomous VehiclesMachine Learning
Hiring Manager
Lloyd Axten
Responsibilities
Execute software bring-up with C++ on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride)
Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments
Integrate and validate drivers, middleware, and boot-time configurations
Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure
Work with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues
Implement system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration
Develop automation for setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development, ideally with hands-on platform bring-up experience
Strong proficiency in C++, Bash, and Python
Proven experience with using and modifying Middlewares like OpenDDS, comm protocols utilizing gRPC or similar
Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees)
Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware
Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI)
Comfortable working with hardware debuggers, flashing tools, serial consoles, and board support packages (BSPs)
Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C
Hands-on experience integrating embedded platforms into CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks
Preferred
Exposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs)
Experience working in a safety-critical domain with an understanding of ISO 26262, boot-time determinism, and watchdogs
Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory
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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