About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
The role
As a member of the Embedded Automotive Platforms team, you will contribute towards the creation of a software platform that interfaces with the automobile’s embedded hardware. This includes developing abstractions and APIs that enable Wayve’s software and robotics teams to deploy AV software efficiently. Your role involves understanding the capabilities and nuances of various deployment platforms and creating abstractions that minimise the need for Onboard Applications to be customised for each target platform.You will play a crucial role in advancing Wayve’s AV technology. Your contributions will drive the efficiency, maintainability, and scalability of the embedded systems that underpin our autonomous vehicles.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous vehicle platforms, focusing on sensor integration and hardware abstraction.
- Implement and optimize device drivers for various sensors and compute hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with the autonomous driving application stack.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues, ensuring high reliability and performance.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high software quality standards.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in embedded systems and autonomous vehicle technology
About you
In order to set you up for success as an Embedded Automotive Platforms Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a strong preference for the automotive, autonomous driving, or robotics industries
- Proficiency in C++ programming language for high-performance systems
- Hands-on experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, RTOS)
- Experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, RTOS)
- Strong understanding of Middleware architectures and IPC mechanisms
- Proficiency in profiling and tracing tools to diagnose bottlenecks and latency issues
- Familiarity with Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) and device driver development
- Knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, RADAR, cameras) and their integration with embedded systems
- Strong debugging skills and attention to detail in complex systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Desirable
- Prior experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicle software on commercial automobiles
- Experience with NVIDIA Drive Orin platform, Qualcomm 8650/8620 or similar automotive computing platforms
- Understanding of safety-critical software development and automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, MISRA)
This is a full-time role based in our office in Herzliya, Israel. 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.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
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.
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