Senior Embedded Software Architect - Autonomy Platform

EngineersOfAI; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is building the next generation of autonomous driving technology. As Principal Engineer, Embedded Software Architecture, you will be the hands-on technical leader who defines and leads the architecture of our vehicle software platform, powering the AI systems that bring autonomy to life.

You will work with the most advanced embedded compute platforms from NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and other leading partners, shaping how operating systems, middleware, and hardware abstraction layers integrate to

Qualifications

• Seasoned systems architect with deep roots in embedded software.
• Experience collaborating across AI, platform, and vehicle teams.
• Proven ability to drive architecture decisions and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the embedded software architecture for Wayve’s next-generation autonomy platform.
• Develop and guide hands-on prototypes and reference implementations that demonstrate key architectural decisions.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability across the embedded stack.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal AI, platform, and vehicle systems teams, and with external partners including NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and OEMs.
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices, tools, and standards for high-assurance embedded software.
• Mentor senior engineers through technical reviews and joint design work — leading through technical depth and influence, not headcount.
• Represent Wayve as the principal technical voice in discussions with partners and customers on software and hardware architecture.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

NVIDIA platforms

Qualcomm automotive platforms

Job description

Wayve is building the next generation of autonomous driving technology. As Principal Engineer, Embedded Software Architecture, you will be the hands-on technical leader who defines and leads the architecture of our vehicle software platform, powering the AI systems that bring autonomy to life.

You will work with the most advanced embedded compute platforms from NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and other leading partners, shaping how operating systems, middleware, and hardware abstraction layers integrate to