Staff Robotics Engineer, Localization

📋 Description

• Define and evolve the technical architecture and roadmap for Wayve’s onboard localisation
• Lead the development of robust state-estimation systems that fuse GNSS, IMU and wheel-odometry
• Take localisation solutions from algorithm design and prototyping through production implementation
• Develop rigorous validation and benchmarking capabilities, including representative datasets
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship, working across robotics, calibration

🎯 Requirements

• Deep practical expertise in localisation, state estimation or sensor fusion, with experience
• Strong understanding of filtering-based estimation methods, including Kalman-family filters such as
• Experience developing and operating localisation or state-estimation systems in production
• Strong modern C++ software-engineering skills and proficiency in Python for prototyping, analysis
• Experience designing rigorous localisation validation and benchmarking, including accuracy metrics
• Evidence of hands-on technical leadership, including defining architecture, influencing technical

🎁 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