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Principal Engineer, Embedded Vehicle Software

Sunnyvale, California USA💼 Full-time💰 $347,500–$347,500🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define and lead the architecture of Wayve's vehicle software platform, enabling AI-driven autonomous driving systems.

Role type

Principal Engineer, Embedded Vehicle Software Architecture

Builds

Scalable, efficient, and safe vehicle software platform integrating operating systems, middleware, and hardware abstraction layers.

Domain

Autonomous driving, embedded systems, automotive software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Embedded systems architecture, C/C++ development, system performance optimization, cross-functional technical leadership, technical strategy definition, high-assurance software design

Preferred skills

NVIDIA Drive platforms (Orin, DriveOS, DriveWorks), AUTOSAR frameworks, safety-critical software experience

Technologies

C++, Python, Rust, NVIDIA platforms, AUTOSAR

Responsibilities

Design and evolve embedded software architecture for autonomy platform; Develop and guide hands-on prototypes and reference implementations; Analyze and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability; Mentor senior engineers through technical reviews and joint design work; Represent company in external technical discussions with OEMs and partners

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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