Wayve

Principal Engineer, Embedded Vehicle Software

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Sunnyvale, CA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$348k - $458k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve the embedded software architecture for Wayve’s next-generation autonomy platform.
  • Develop and guide hands-on prototypes and reference implementations for architectural decisions.
  • Analyze and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across the embedded software stack.
  • Collaborate with AI, platform, and vehicle systems teams and external partners including NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and OEMs.
  • Drive modern development practices, tools, and standards for high-assurance embedded software.
  • Mentor senior engineers through technical reviews and joint design work using technical influence rather than headcount management.
  • Represent Wayve in external technical discussions about software and hardware architecture.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of software and systems engineering experience with strong embedded systems expertise in robotics, automotive, or similar domains.
  • Hands-on software development experience in C/C++, with familiarity in Python or Rust.
  • Experience delivering large-scale production systems with deep involvement in architecture, design, and code.
  • Expertise in system performance analysis, optimization, and debugging.
  • Experience shaping teams of 25+ engineers and influencing organizations of 100+ engineers through technical leadership.
  • Ability to represent the company in technical discussions with OEMs, chip vendors, and partners.
  • Automotive or safety-critical software experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with NVIDIA Drive platforms including Orin, DriveOS, and DriveWorks is desirable.
  • Familiarity with automotive software frameworks such as AUTOSAR is desirable.

Benefits

  • Full-time hybrid role based in Sunnyvale, California.
  • Competitive equity package.
  • Inclusive interview experience with accommodations available upon request.

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