Principal System Architect
Core
Define and govern end-to-end system architecture for Wayve AI Driver across L0–L4 autonomous driving levels, translating use cases and operational constraints into reusable product and integration architectures for OEMs and partners.
Role type
Principal System Architect (Autonomous Driving)
Builds
System architecture, interface contracts, safety mechanisms, sensor/compute topology, and on-board/off-board connectivity solutions for autonomous vehicles.
Domain
Autonomous driving, embedded systems, vehicle integration, safety engineering.
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System architecture, systems engineering, sensor and compute topology, embedded software, vehicle integration, safety engineering (ISO 26262, ISO 21448), cross-functional stakeholder alignment, OEM/Tier 1 partner management, technical documentation.
Preferred skills
L3/L4 robotaxi systems, fail-operational and redundancy concepts, assisted driving (L0–L2+), AI/ML-based driving systems, automotive middleware, real-time operating systems, Linux, vehicle connectivity, remote operation/teleoperation, fleet operations.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end system architecture and interface contracts; lead technical discussions with OEMs and partners; define ECU and sensor requirements; guide system engineers on integration planning, bring-up, and debugging; translate product goals into architectural requirements and trade-offs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic alignment.
