Description
We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. As an Application Software Engineer, you'll work on integrating Wayve's autonomy stack into multiple OEM platforms, ensuring reliable performance across diverse SoCs and operating systems.
Responsibilities:
- Execute software bring-up 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, and OEM partner teams for smooth integration and dependable delivery
- Implement system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration
- Develop automation for setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware
- Define and execute the strategy for integrating our autonomy stack into multiple OEM platforms
- Provide technical leadership and help build the team
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python
- Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees)
- Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments
- 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
Benefits:
- Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
- Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long-term success of Wayve
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
- Hybrid working, core hours, and the chance to work hands-on in vehicle workshops and labs
- Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences, and growth
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials, and more