Tech lead, Full Stack, Onboard Experience

Wayve; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve, a leader in Embodied AI technology, seeks a Technical Lead for the Onboard Experience Team in London. This role involves leading software development for autonomous vehicle operators, focusing on user-centered solutions and technical strategy. Ideal candidates will have strong frontend and backend integration skills, a commitment to quality, and a passion for autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems.
• Experience leading technical decisions and architectural strategies.
• Familiarity with in-vehicle systems like Android Auto.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical strategy and execution for software development.
• Drive development of scalable, maintainable systems.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance the onboard experience.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend integration

Collaboration

Quality focus

User-focused development

Problem solving

Innovation

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Job description

Tech lead, Full Stack, Onboard Experience

London

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, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments, enhancing automated driving systems' safety and usability.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our AI products are designed for automakers, aiming to accelerate the transition from assisted to fully autonomous driving.

We embrace complex challenges and strive for excellence, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. At Wayve, your contributions are valued, and we promote diversity and inclusivity in our work environment.

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Impact Expected

As the Technical Lead for the Onboard Experience Team, you will work with Android and full-stack engineers to develop software for autonomous vehicle operators. You will guide technical strategy, ensuring the development of reliable, scalable, and user-centric software to improve operational efficiency and in-vehicle experiences.

Challenges You Will Own

• Technical Leadership: Define and guide the team’s technical vision, architecture, and implementation, aligning with organizational goals and best practices.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work cross-functionally to solve unique challenges and improve the onboard experience.
• System Scalability and Reliability: Develop scalable, maintainable systems emphasizing testing, observability, and performance.
• Developing for Unique Environments: Optimize solutions for in-vehicle compute and networking constraints in unpredictable city environments.
• Hands-On Testing with Users: Test in vehicles, gather feedback, and refine software based on real-world use.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, delivering robust performance.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Leverage technical expertise to address complex operational challenges with user-focused solutions.
• Fostering Growth: Promote a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture to develop skills and engineering excellence.

About You

• Technical Expertise: Experience designing and delivering complex systems, especially frontend (React, Typescript) and backend (Kotlin, Rust) integration at scale.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical decisions and contribute to architecture strategies aligned with company goals.
• Collaborative Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to high engineering standards, including testing, observability, and automation.
• User-Focused Development: Focus on solutions tailored to user needs, informed by operational feedback.
• Automotive Knowledge: Familiarity with in-vehicle systems like Android Auto or similar platforms.
• API Development Expertise: Experience with gRPC or similar strongly typed APIs.
• Interest in Autonomous Systems: Passion for AI, robotics, or autonomous vehicle tech; experience is a bonus.
• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

We recognize that everyone has unique skills and experiences. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and want to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

DISCLAIMER: We do not ask about marriage, pregnancy, care responsibilities, or disabilities in job ads or interviews. We may collect diversity information via an optional DEI monitoring form to improve our hiring process and ensure inclusivity.