Senior Software Engineer - Platform Integration, Robot Software

In order to set you up for success as a Software Engineer on the Platform Integration Team at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience:

Essential

Strong software development experience in C++, Python, and/or Rust, with a track record of delivering production-quality systems.

Experience developing and debugging software on Linux-based robotic or automotive platforms, including multi-process or distributed systems.

Experience with ROS2 or similar robotics middleware, including node development, message interfaces, and system integration.

Hands-on experience integrating software with vehicle or embedded hardware, including debugging using logs, telemetry, and on-target testing.

Practical experience working with vehicle sensors, including topics such as calibration, synchronisation, and data validation.

Experience working with automotive-grade high-performance compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE, Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride, or similar embedded SoCs).

Strong systems-level debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration issues across software and hardware boundaries.

Familiarity with vehicle communication systems (e.g. CAN, Automotive Ethernet) and associated debugging tools.

Desirable

Experience with drive-by-wire systems or other safety-critical control interfaces.

Familiarity with state-of-the-art automotive bus analyzing tools (Vector CANoe/ CANalyzer/ Kvaser)

Experience building or evolving shared frameworks, libraries, or internal platforms used by multiple teams.

Experience improving system architecture to reduce technical debt and increase reuse across projects.

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation environments for integration and validation.

Exposure to functional safety concepts or development within safety-critical systems.

Experience writing clear technical documentation, integration guides, or operational runbooks.

Experience contributing to observability, logging, or system metrics for reliability and performance monitoring.

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $209,000 to $260,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply. At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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