Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Sensor Systems

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build edge compute software for autonomous vehicles. You will work on a Robot Software team delivering C++ applications on embedded Linux, integrating sensors, and ensuring reliable operation across a fleet of vehicles.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Hardware, Product, and Engineering teams, plus strong focus on testing, documentation, and scalable, maintainable code. Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA.

Qualifications

• High-performance embedded Linux software in C++ with full SDLC experience.
• Experience with automotive sensors such as camera, LiDAR, radar or localization.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux build systems and user space apps.
• Strong understanding of IPC middleware for high-throughput robotics apps.
• Knowledge of distributed systems for cloud or robotics environments.
• Solid debugging skills for performance issues, traces and dumps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver embedded Linux software in C++ for edge devices.
• Integrate sensors and enable data capture and streaming at scale.
• Create soft real-time Linux applications for automotive fleets.
• Implement robust diagnostics to sustain fleet operation at capacity.
• Design and use system monitoring tools to improve performance.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Product, Project and Engineering teams.
• Lead by example in testing, documentation, tooling, and mentorship.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded Linux

Automotive sensors

IPC middleware

Distributed systems

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ROS

QNX

Job description

Wayve is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build edge compute software for autonomous vehicles. You will work on a Robot Software team delivering C++ applications on embedded Linux, integrating sensors, and ensuring reliable operation across a fleet of vehicles.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Hardware, Product, and Engineering teams, plus strong focus on testing, documentation, and scalable, maintainable code. Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA.