Senior Robotics Sensor Systems Engineer (Edge/Embedded)

Necessary Ventures; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Sensor Systems and Robot Software to develop high-performance embedded software for edge devices powering autonomous vehicles.

You will work on a next-generation compute and sensor platform, integrating cameras, LiDAR, and localization, and ensuring reliable, scalable software across a fleet. Collaboration with Embodied AI and Science teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in high-performance embedded Linux systems development.
• Expertise with automotive middleware and IPC for robotics.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality C++ software for embedded devices in vehicles.
• Integrate sensors and data capture for autonomous operation.
• Deliver soft-real-time Linux applications on embedded platforms.
• Build robust diagnostics and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Product, Project and Engineering teams.
• Promote engineering best practices and mentorship.

Skills

C++ development

Embedded Linux

ROS or automotive middleware

Distributed systems

Debugging

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

QNX

Build systems

Job description

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Sensor Systems and Robot Software to develop high-performance embedded software for edge devices powering autonomous vehicles.

You will work on a next-generation compute and sensor platform, integrating cameras, LiDAR, and localization, and ensuring reliable, scalable software across a fleet. Collaboration with Embodied AI and Science teams is essential.