Field Engineer, US

Wayve; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Field Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sunnyvale. This exciting role involves hands-on technical contributions, ensuring the operational efficiency of a fleet through rapid fault diagnosis and resolution. You'll engage with cutting-edge AI technology, collaborating with global teams to enhance automated driving systems. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and making a significant impact in the realm of autonomous vehicles, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of vehicle diagnostics and repair processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle software and hardware issues.
• Collaborating with teams to troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnostics

Problem-Solving

Communication

Safety Protocols

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Datadog

Mender

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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.

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.

At Wayve, 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!

Field Engineer

Sunnyvale

The role

The Role

The Field Engineer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for diagnosing and resolving vehicle software and hardware issues to keep the fleet operational. They will play a critical role in rapid fault triage, ensuring a 5-minute response time while strictly adhering to safety protocols. Working closely with fellow engineers and global teams, they will contribute to seamless operations through effective communication and problem solving. As part of a newly established function within Fleet Operations, the Field Engineer will help refine processes and drive efficiency in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site fault triage and resolution, diagnosing and repairing vehicle software and hardware issues quickly to maintain fleet uptime.
• Follow structured fault diagnosis and repair protocols, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently and in alignment with operational workflows.
• Collaborate with fellow field engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Respond rapidly to issues, meeting the 5-minute issue response to keep vehicles operational and our teams feeling adequately supported.
• Maintain clear communication with the Field Engineering Lead, providing updates on ongoing repairs and ensuring smooth handovers across geographical locations.
• Participate in on-call rotations, assisting with technical support and issue resolution across multiple regions as part of a 24/7 global support network.
• Adhere to strict safety and compliance protocols, ensuring all fault triage, diagnosis, and repairs follow the correct procedures and approvals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, identifying operational challenges and providing feedback to optimize field engineering support and efficiency.
  
  

About You

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

Essential

• Technical Expertise – Strong understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software and hardware fault triage, and repair processes. Experience in fleet operations, automotive systems, or ADAS technology is a plus.
• Problem-Solving & Efficiency – Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly, meeting strict SLAs (5-minute response time) to keep vehicles operational.
• Communication & Collaboration – Capable of working closely with global teams, providing clear technical updates, and ensuring smooth handovers across locations.
• Safety & Compliance – Deep understanding of safety protocols, incident management, and adherence to operational procedures to ensure secure and effective repairs.
• Adaptability & Flexibility – Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including participation in on-call rotations and weekend coverage as needed.
• Technical Tools & Platforms – Familiarity with diagnostic tools, software monitoring platforms (e.g., Datadog, Mender), and ticketing systems like JIRA.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of ADAS technology and on-road testing requirements is highly advantageous.
  
  

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.

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

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.

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.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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