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Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Application Software

Sunnyvale, California USAFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Lead a new Application Engineering team to localize and advance autonomous driving technology for the US market, adapting Wayve's AI platform to US road infrastructure and driving behaviors.

Role type

Founding Machine Learning Engineering Manager (Autonomous Driving)

Builds

US-specific autonomy features and capabilities for Wayve's end-to-end AI driving platform

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / Robotics / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Robotics and autonomy system leadership, US road environment and regulatory knowledge, Machine learning for real-time decision-making, Full-cycle software development, OEM stakeholder management, Team hiring and mentoring

Preferred skills

Experience with mapless AI platforms, Hardware agnostic system integration, Deep expertise in perception systems

Technologies

End-to-end AI models, Robotics systems, Controls, Systems integration

Responsibilities

Build and lead a self-sufficient AV development team in the US, Deliver autonomy capabilities tailored to US road conditions, Drive full-cycle development from design to production deployment, Work closely with OEM partners in the US, Establish relationships with product and vehicle operations teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities