Wayve
Embedded Software Engineer, Onboard Test Automation
Sunnyvale, California USA · Full-time
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$11,674 more — $221,374 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $221,374 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- As an Embedded Software Test Engineer at Wayve, you will play a key role in validating onboard software systems before they reach full-vehicle testing.
- You'll work across a range of embedded compute platforms and operating systems to ensure software is reliable, integrated, and ready for real-world deployment.
- This is a high-impact role where your work directly improves software quality and enables faster iteration across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems (OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points)
- Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop environments
Requirements
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing environments
Compensation
- This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $209,700 to $266,800, plus a competitive equity package.
Benefits
- Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and build coverage for new and existing features
- Support expansion of test coverage by leveraging existing validation tests and shifting them earlier in the development cycle
Company info
- In order to set you up for success as an Embedded Software Test Engineer at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.
This listing is sourced directly from Wayve's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.