Wayve

Tech Lead, Ingestion Systems

Sunnyvale · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$276k-$294kDetected 20 days ago

Machine LearningAirflowData EngineeringComplianceRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPipeline Integrity

About the role

Your technical leadership will directly impact our ability to transform vast amounts of raw data from diverse internal and external sources into structured, actionable insights that power advanced machine learning models and groundbreaking research.

Drive innovation in pipeline architecture to support dynamic and evolving use-cases.
Lead the design and implementation of advanced data pipeline features for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and distribution.
Normalise and unify multiple disparate data sources - including data ingested from external partners - into a consistent and optimised format tailored specifically for AI training and research needs.
Collaborate closely with robotics, ML engineering, and research teams to continuously enhance pipeline performance and functionality.
Develop robust interfaces and systems to reduce bottlenecks and improve reliability and scalability.
Establish and maintain best practices for pipeline reliability, including comprehensive observability, alerting, and monitoring systems.
Manage initiatives aimed at minimising pipeline latency, failure recovery, and ensuring compliance with defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
Mentor and develop engineering talent, promoting professional growth and technical excellence within your team.
Strong experience (8+ years) in software engineering, specifically focused on developing and operating scalable, complex data pipelines, including at least 3+ years leading or architecting data engineering projects.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicle sensor data processing pipelines.

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $276,100 to $293,800, plus a competitive equity package.

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment
Define and execute a strategic technical roadmap for enhancing and scaling data pipeline capabilities.
Engage actively with cross-functional teams (robotics, ML, data governance) to ensure alignment of technical efforts with overall business goals.
Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and shared ownership across teams.

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