System Test Automation Engineer, Wayve

• The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a sharp eye for improvement across multiple engineering domains
• Hands-on experience with system-level verification and validation in robotics, embedded software, or mechatronic systems
• Previous experience with HiL testing and tooling using CAN, Ethernet, GMSL, dSPACE, Vector, Xylon, or similar
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing automation test frameworks using pytest
• Proven ability in interface-level testing, including hardware/software interactions and embedded interfaces
• Experience integrating software quality assurance tools and standards (ASPICE, SOTIF, ISO 26262, JAMA, X-RAY)
• Knowledge of replay using open and closed loop HIL system using dSPACE or other emulators
• Familiarity with automotive safety and process standards including ISO 26262, ASPICE, and SOTIF
• Proficient in CI/CD principles and related tooling (e.g., GitLab CI, Buildkite, Bazel)
• Experience with test automation dashboards, logging, and reporting infrastructure (e.g., Grafana, Looker, Datadog, JIRA)
• Experience developing or testing automotive software across embedded and system levels
• Strong cross-functional communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across software, hardware, autonomy, DevOps, and product teams
• 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

• Wayve's Verification and Release Test team sits at the intersection of Hardware, Embedded Software, and Machine Learning Models
• Testing spans component, system, and vehicle levels, and we pride ourselves on finding the most efficient and effective ways to deliver the most valuable results for the company
• We are looking for a System Test Engineer to join our growing team and help scale our embedded software verification efforts
• This role has the opportunity to expand into broader areas of the system — including sensing and model behaviour testing — depending on company needs and the individual's experience
• Develop automation for system functionality tests at component, integration, and system levels across software and hardware boundaries
• Develop open-loop and closed-loop replay HiL tests, reliability and fault-injection tests, and traceability dashboards for verification and release
• Automate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test setups to support coverage expansion and debug workflows
• Lead root cause investigations for failures identified during test campaigns, collaborating across hardware, software, and DevOps teams
• Optimise CI/CD-integrated test workflows to ensure rapid, reliable, and repeatable test execution
• Integrate third-party verification tools including JAMA (requirements), MC/DC (coverage), and MISRA (style compliance); manage artefacts via Artifactory and Azure
• Define and track KPIs and quality metrics for system testing, supporting data-driven validation and release decisions
• Uncover potential software and hardware bugs through increased test coverage and report findings through JIRA
• Identify and implement infrastructure improvements to enhance test coverage, failure traceability, and compliance reporting
• Review, create, and adhere to Risk Assessments to ensure all testing activities are conducted safely and responsibly