Field Engineer
Core
Hands-on technical contributor diagnosing and resolving vehicle software and hardware issues to maintain fleet operational readiness for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.
Role type
Field Engineer (Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Operations) (via careerplan.io/jobs/9612bd13-f0c5-4d51-9349-8ecfdeac0498-field-engineer-at-wayve)
Builds
Operational readiness of autonomous vehicle fleet for testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive / Fleet Operations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Vehicle diagnostics, software fault triage, hardware repair, EV system diagnosis, diagnostic tools usage, ticketing systems (JIRA), safety protocol adherence, rapid issue response
Preferred skills
ADAS on-road testing experience, high-voltage/EV certifications, continuous improvement mindset, shift work adaptability
Technologies
Datadog, Mender, JIRA
Responsibilities
Perform on-site fault triage and resolution for vehicle software and hardware issues, adhere to strict safety and compliance protocols, collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues, maintain clear communication for smooth handovers across locations, participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, contribute to continuous improvement of field engineering processes
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational support level