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Technical Director, Embedded Software Architecture

Wayve is an Embodied AI company building software-defined autonomy for vehicles. We're seeking a hands-on Technical Director for Embedded Software Architecture to define and lead the vehicle software platform architecture, working with embedded compute platforms, OS, middleware and hardware abstraction layers to enable scalable, performant, and safe autonomy systems. The role combines deep technical delivery, prototyping, performance optimization, cross-team influence, and external representation with OEMs and silicon partners.

Skills

  • Extensive hands-on experience in C/C++ development for embedded systems.
  • Deep understanding of embedded OS, middleware, and hardware abstraction.
  • Proven capability in system-level performance analysis, debugging, and optimization.
  • Experience working with high-performance embedded compute platforms (NVIDIA, Qualcomm).
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve the embedded software architecture for next-generation autonomy platforms.
  • Develop hands-on prototypes and reference implementations to validate architectural decisions.
  • Analyze and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability across the embedded stack.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with AI, platform, and vehicle systems teams and with external partners (NVIDIA, Qualcomm, OEMs).
  • Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and standards for high-assurance embedded software.
  • Mentor senior engineers and lead through technical influence, providing design reviews and joint implementation.
  • Act as Wayve’s principal technical representative in partner and customer architecture discussions.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity opportunities
  • Hybrid working policy with core hours and flexible schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits (US/region-dependent)
  • Generous parental leave and family-friendly policies
  • Professional development and conference budget
  • Collaborative engineering culture with mentorship and growth opportunities
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October 30, 2025
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