Engineering Manager, Wayve

• This role demands a strong technical background in both the hardware and software of embedded systems, paired with the ability to negotiate and align technical roadmaps with diverse stakeholders
• Proven Leadership: At least 5 years in a leadership role within software development, including 3 years managing teams working on embedded systems or hardware/software integration
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Linux- or QNX-based systems and embedded software development. Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language, such as C++, or Rust
• Experience in Hardware/Software Integration: Demonstrated ability to deliver software solutions bridging hardware and high-level applications
• Strategic Acumen: Proven ability to define, negotiate, and execute technical roadmaps
• Collaborative Abilities: Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with hardware teams, application developers, and other stakeholders
• Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Desirable

• As the Engineering Manager of the Embedded Platform and Sensors team, you will lead the development of the critical software infrastructure bridging embedded hardware systems and the high-level applications of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet
• Your leadership will drive the stability, security, and utility of Wayve's platform support while ensuring seamless integration of hardware components, sensor systems, and software
• Success in this role will have a far-reaching impact, ensuring that Wayve’s operating systems, sensor integration, and hardware/software interfaces remain robust and future-proof, laying the foundation for cutting-edge autonomous vehicle performance
• The Embedded Platform and Sensors team is at the intersection of hardware and software, tasked with delivering reliable system interfaces for autonomous vehicle operation
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of experts in Linux builds, sensor drivers, networking, and camera systems
• Define and execute the team’s roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders from the Hardware organization and application-layer teams
• Set clear objectives, foster collaboration, and ensure timely delivery of projects
• Oversee the development and maintenance of hardware-tailored operating systems to ensure compatibility and optimize performance
• Direct efforts to enable sensors, camera systems, and other hardware components for use by Wayve’s autonomous vehicle (AV) applications
• Ensure robust system-level security, including networking and disk encryption
• Drive the team’s efforts to deliver secure and reliable OTA updates for the fleet
• Manage relationships with hardware vendors and align team deliverables with business and technical requirements
• Act as the interface between the team and other organizations, negotiating priorities and deliverables
• Recruit, mentor, and grow your team, cultivating technical excellence
• Identify skill gaps and facilitate training to meet the evolving needs of the team
• This role offers a unique opportunity to define the software foundation of Wayve's autonomous vehicles, ensuring innovation, reliability, and seamless hardware/software integration as we shape the future of mobility

• Learning budget
• In-house chef
• Flexible Working
• Private health insurance and therapy
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Onsite bar
• Large social budgets
• Enhanced parental leave

Total funding: $1.3bn

Wayve is developing artificial intelligence (AI) that teaches cars to drive autonomously using reinforcement learning, simulation, and computer vision. Wayve’s core premise is that the big breakthrough in self-driving cars will come from better AI brains rather than more sensors or “hand-coded” rules which it believes are highly restrictive and not at all scalable.