Wayve
Machine Learning Engineering Manager, App SW
Sunnyvale · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$336k-$382kDetected 54 days ago
Machine LearningStakeholder ManagementRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- We're looking for an exceptional leader to spearhead our new Application Engineering team, a self-sufficient and high-impact group focused on localising and advancing our autonomous driving technology for the US market.
- This is a unique opportunity to shape Wayve's AV capabilities in the US from the ground up.
- We're looking for someone who thrives in self-directed, startup-like conditions, capable of setting a vision, executing fast, and making robust decisions independently - while staying aligned with global engineering efforts.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a self-sufficient AV development team in the US, hiring and mentoring top talent across Robotics and ML.
- Deliver autonomy capabilities tailored to road conditions and driving norms, in close collaboration with central Autonomy teams.
- Drive full-cycle development: from identifying local autonomy needs, to designing, implementing, testing, and deploying features into production.
- Work closely with OEM partners in the US - representing Wayve's autonomy team in technical discussions, capturing product requirements, and shaping joint development plans.
- To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a passion for building robust autonomous systems that can adapt to diverse real-world challenges.
- A strong background in robotics and autonomy, with experience building and deploying systems that operate in real-world environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, ideally in geographically distributed or independent settings.
Nice to have
- strong experience across AV systems, including robotics and autonomy, is essential.
Skills
- Prior experience in autonomous vehicles or robotic systems operating at scale.
- Familiarity with US's road environment, driving behaviour, or AV regulatory landscape.
- A strong foundation in machine learning and its application to real-time decision-making or perception systems.
- Strong product sense and stakeholder management
- Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience.
- For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
Compensation
- This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA or Detroit (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $336,400 to $381,600, plus a competitive equity package.
Benefits
- Excellent communication skills: you're able to clearly convey technical context and strategic vision across cultures and time zones.
Company info
- 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
- We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
- Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
- As a founding manager, you'll lead a small but mighty team of engineers working across robotics, machine learning, and systems integration.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
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