Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Wayve

• We’re looking for someone who thrives in self-directed, startup-like conditions, capable of setting a vision, executing fast, and making robust decisions independently — while staying aligned with global engineering efforts
• This role requires breadth: strong experience across AV systems, including robotics and autonomy, is essential. If you also bring deep expertise in machine learning, that's a major plus
• To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a passion for building robust autonomous systems that can adapt to diverse real-world challenges
• A strong background in robotics and autonomy, with experience building and deploying systems that operate in real-world environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, ideally in geographically distributed or independent settings
• Comfortable with ambiguity: you can define goals, carve out roadmaps, and deliver high-impact work with minimal supervision
• Broad technical fluency: capable of reviewing and guiding work across software engineering, ML, controls, and systems integration
• Excellent communication skills: you’re able to clearly convey technical context and strategic vision across cultures and time zones
• Strong product sense and stakeholder management skills: you’re comfortable interfacing directly with OEM customers and representing engineering in external-facing conversations
• We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply

Desirable

• We're looking for an exceptional leader to spearhead our new Application Engineering team, a self-sufficient and high-impact group focused on localising and advancing our autonomous driving technology for the US market. This is a unique opportunity to shape Wayve’s AV capabilities in the US from the ground up
• As a founding manager, you’ll lead a small but mighty team of engineers working across robotics, machine learning, and systems integration
• You'll drive development of autonomy features tailored for US's road infrastructure, cultural driving behaviours, and regulatory landscape, ensuring our AV stack performs safely and effectively in this highly distinctive environment
• Build and lead a self-sufficient AV development team in the US, hiring and mentoring top talent across Robotics and ML
• Deliver autonomy capabilities tailored to road conditions and driving norms, in close collaboration with central Autonomy teams
• Drive full-cycle development: from identifying local autonomy needs, to designing, implementing, testing, and deploying features into production
• Ensure the team upholds Wayve’s high engineering standards, while operating with agility and independence
• Work closely with OEM partners in the US — representing Wayve’s autonomy team in technical discussions, capturing product requirements, and shaping joint development plans
• Establish close working relationships with our product and vehicle operations teams in the US