Senior Product Manager, L4 Autonomous Driving & Embodied AI

Wayve; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in Japan is seeking a Product Manager to drive the definition, development, and delivery of Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning AV2.0 with OEMs and partners. You will own key initiatives from concept through production, shaping a scalable and user-centric AV product strategy.

You will collaborate with R&D, safety, validation, and commercial teams to translate cutting-edge embodied AI and end-to-end learning into market-ready features, championing customers at the intersection of

Qualifications

• Proven track record of technical product management experience, shipping products with a consumer mindset in a very technical domain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Strong technical background in AI/ML, software engineering, robotics, or a related discipline.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving priorities.
• Full Fluency in Japanese and English
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product roadmap for Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning with company strategy, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with design, system architects, software developers, validation teams, and safety experts to ensure delivery of safe and delightful customer experiences.
• Take full end-to-end ownership of AV feature development, from concept definition through implementation, validation, and deployment in production.
• Stay current with global AV trends, regulatory developments, and competitors to take the best product decisions.
• Support verification & validation; act as the product lead in internal reviews and external engagements.

Skills

Technical product management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML background

Bilingual: Japanese & English

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/ CS

Job description

Wayve in Japan is seeking a Product Manager to drive the definition, development, and delivery of Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning AV2.0 with OEMs and partners. You will own key initiatives from concept through production, shaping a scalable and user-centric AV product strategy.

You will collaborate with R&D, safety, validation, and commercial teams to translate cutting-edge embodied AI and end-to-end learning into market-ready features, championing customers at the intersection of