Senior Software Engineer - Sensor Systems, Robot Software

In order to set you up for success as a Senior Software Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Software Development Skills: Proficiency developing high-performance embedded Linux systems software in C++. Demonstrated ability to manage the complete software development lifecycle from ideation through delivery & optimization

Automotive Sensor Expertise: Experience working with automotive sensors and technologies like camera, LiDAR, radar, or localization systems (IMU, GNSS)

Linux Expertise: Familiarity with embedded Linux, build systems, and/or user space applications.

IPC Middleware Knowledge: Strong understanding of how to optimally use and configure IPC middleware for high data throughput robotics applications on frameworks such as ROS or other automotive middleware

Distributed Systems Understanding: Knowledge of how distributed systems operate, either in cloud or robotics systems, and how to make these types of systems more scalable and performant.

Debugging Skills: Ability to delve deep into performance issues, stack traces, core dumps, slow disk writes, high system load, memory bottlenecks, external device bottlenecks, and threading issues.

Autonomous Systems: Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or other real-world sensing applications

Embedded Environments: Experience with developing software for embedded Linux systems, real-time operating systems such as QNX, and/or other automotive SoCs

Networking: Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including UDP/TCP, ethernet-based communications and debugging network bottlenecks in high-data-rate systems

Background: 5+ years of experience, with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $176,500 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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