Engineering Manager, Embedded Automotive Platforms

Wayve; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Hybrid working

Learning budget

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wayve is seeking an Engineering Manager, EAP, to lead a US-based embedded software team responsible for core libraries and APIs across vehicle platforms. The role blends hands-on coding (C++, or Rust) with people leadership, coaching, and delivery planning.

You'll own the team roadmap, align priorities with cross-functional groups across time zones, and ensure safety and quality through ASPICE/MISRA/ISO26262 practices, while staying hands-on in architecture and reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading embedded software teams.
• Hands-on in C/C++ or Rust with systems programming focus.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, MISRA, ISO 26262 or similar.
• Experience delivering safety‑critical automotive software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a US-based embedded software team.
• Coach engineers and set a high bar for quality.
• Own the team roadmap with clear objectives and delivery plans.
• Align priorities with cross-functional stakeholders across time zones.
• Stay hands-on with architecture, design reviews, and key components.

Skills

Embedded systems

C++

Rust

Leadership

Team management

Tools

Linux

QNX

AUTOSAR

Middleware IPC

NVIDIA DRIVE

Job description

Wayve is seeking an Engineering Manager, EAP, to lead a US-based embedded software team responsible for core libraries and APIs across vehicle platforms. The role blends hands-on coding (C++, or Rust) with people leadership, coaching, and delivery planning.

You'll own the team roadmap, align priorities with cross-functional groups across time zones, and ensure safety and quality through ASPICE/MISRA/ISO26262 practices, while staying hands-on in architecture and reviews.