Principal Engineer, Embedded Vehicle Software

📋 Description

• Design and evolve the embedded software architecture for Wayve’s next-generation autonomy platform.
• Develop hands-on prototypes and reference implementations demonstrating key architectural decisions.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability across the embedded stack.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal AI, platform, and vehicle systems teams, and with
• Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and standards for high-assurance embedded
• Mentor senior engineers through technical reviews and joint design work — lead through technical

🎯 Requirements

• 15+ years in software and systems engineering, with strong expertise in embedded systems for
• Hands-on software development experience in C/C++, with familiarity in Python or Rust.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale systems to production, with deep involvement in architecture
• Expertise in system performance analysis, optimization, and debugging.
• Experience leading through technical influence — shaping teams of 25+ engineers and impacting
• Ability to represent the company in external technical discussions with OEMs, chip vendors, and

🎁 Benefits

• Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) with competitive equity package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive autonomy technology with world-class partners.