Embedded Automotive Platforms Software Engineer

🇬🇧 London, England
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Expires August 11, 2026

Wayve, a leading developer of embodied AI technology for autonomous vehicles, is seeking an Embedded Automotive Platforms Software Engineer to join their London-based team. Founded in 2017, Wayve focuses on creating intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. (wayve.ai)

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain embedded software, SDKs, APIs, and hardware abstraction layers that enable autonomous driving capabilities to run consistently across automotive platforms. Your work will involve integrating critical AV functions, including inference, navigation, control, localization, and vehicle interfaces, across Linux and QNX-based systems while minimizing platform-specific customization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, hardware vendors, and automotive partners will be essential to define requirements and ensure seamless integration with the autonomous driving stack.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, with proven experience in embedded software development, preferably within the automotive, autonomous driving, or robotics industries. Proficiency in C++ programming for high-performance systems and hands-on experience with embedded operating systems such as Linux or QNX are required. A strong understanding of middleware architectures, IPC mechanisms, and hardware abstraction layers is essential. Familiarity with sensor technologies like LiDAR, RADAR, and cameras, as well as experience with NVIDIA Drive Orin or Qualcomm automotive platforms, are advantageous.

Wayve offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous parental leave. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, encouraging independent thinking and teamwork. Wayve is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, aiming to build teams that reflect the diversity of the places where they operate. (wayve.ai)

Joining Wayve provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology within a dynamic and supportive environment. The company values diverse perspectives and experiences, offering a platform for employees to contribute to impactful solutions in the autonomous driving industry. (wayve.ai)

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