Product Manager - AI Driver
Core
Lead product strategy and customer relationships for Wayve's AI driver technology in Japan, bridging global engineering teams with local OEMs to deliver autonomous driving features.
Role type
Senior Product Manager (Autonomous Driving / Embodied AI)
Builds
Mapless, hardware-agnostic AI software and foundation models for automated driving systems
Domain
Automotive / Autonomous Driving / Embodied AI
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Technical background in engineering/CS/robotics/automotive, Bilingual communication (English/Japanese), Product management experience, Cross-functional leadership, Autonomous operation across time zones
Preferred skills
Experience in ADAS or safety-critical domains, Prior work with Japanese OEMs/Tier-1, Global team experience in startups
Technologies
AI software, foundation models, automated driving systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day customer interactions in Japan, Bridge communication between Japan and global teams, Drive local development and feature scoping, Set technical and product direction for the Japan team, Translate customer feedback into product requirements, Represent Wayve in technical reviews and customer meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
