Sensing Systems Engineer

In order to set you up for success as a Sensing Systems Engineer at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.

5+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, or a closely related field, with direct involvement in real-world system deployment or vehicle bring-up

Strong systems engineering capability, including translating high-level product or model needs into clear, testable sensing requirements

Hands-on experience with at least one primary sensor modality (camera, LiDAR, radar), including integration into real-world platforms such as vehicles or robotic systems

Working knowledge of multi-sensor systems, including both perception sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar) and localization sensors (IMU, GNSS, wheel odometry)

Experience evaluating sensor performance and understanding limitations in real-world conditions

Experience defining metrics, benchmarks, and acceptance criteria for system performance

Experience working closely with multiple stakeholders such as Hardware, Vehicle Software, ML/Perception/Localization, and Product teams

Experience in autonomous driving or ADAS systems

Practical experience with sensor calibration, time synchronization, and data alignment

Experience with vehicle platforms or embedded systems

Background in safety-critical or high-reliability systems

Experience on safety standards applied to AV, in particular SOTIF

This is a full-time role based in our office in Sunnyvale. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $209,700-$310,000, 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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