Wayve
Principal Software Engineer, Robot Software
Sunnyvale · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$296k-$375kDetected 30 days ago
C++Distributed SystemsAlgorithmsDevOpsRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- This is a high-visibility role where you will influence the roadmap for Embodied AI platform (e.g. an autonomous vehicle) capabilities and mentor the next generation of technical leaders.
- You will be responsible for the architectural integrity, scalability, and highly-reliable performance of the software stacks that power our vehicles.
- Your success in this role is defined by the business success built upon your technical roadmaps, the team's success and consistent alignment during their execution, and the adoption and impact of your processes and guidance by the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of complex, cross-functional systems.
- You'll lead design reviews for critical components of the stack and "unblock" teams facing deep-seated architectural debt.
- You won't just manage tasks; you will grow Senior and Staff engineers through high-level coaching and by modeling principled decision-making.
- Technical Mentorship: Cultivate a culture of excellence. You won't just manage tasks; you will grow Senior and Staff engineers through high-level coaching and by modeling principled decision-making.
- Partner with leadership to define a 12-24 month technical roadmap.
- To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
Requirements
- Demonstrate the "T-shaped" leadership required to oversee a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Ability to debug "impossible" problems across the boundary of hardware and software.
- ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- What sets top candidates apart are their habits, behaviors, and demonstrated past ability to:
- Variable Depth Engagement: Demonstrate the "T-shaped" leadership required to oversee a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
- Problem Solving: Ability to debug "impossible" problems across the boundary of hardware and software.
- If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
Skills
- Identify emerging technologies that will keep the company ahead of the curve.
Compensation
- This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $295,500 to $375,100, plus a competitive equity package.
Benefits
- You will observe common challenges across disparate workstreams (e.g., latency spikes or data serialization bottlenecks) and champion centralized, reusable solutions that benefit the entire Robot Software organization.
- This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $295,500 to $375,100, plus a competitive equity package.
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 the Principal Software Engineer - Robot Software, you will be a technical partner to the Head of Robot Software within the broader Vehicle Software department.
- 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.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities
Visa & Work Authorization
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