Software Engineer, Embedded Automotive Platform

Wayve; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in Herzliya, Israel, is seeking an Embedded Automotive Platforms Engineer to help build a software platform that interfaces with vehicle hardware and enables deployment of AV software across platforms.

You will design and maintain embedded software, implement device drivers, collaborate across teams, and stay current with automotive hardware trends to improve reliability, performance and scalability of our autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven embedded software development experience in automotive/robotics.
• Proficiency in C++ for high-performance systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded OS (Linux, QNX, RTOS).
• Experience with Middleware architectures and IPC mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous vehicle platforms, focusing on sensor integration and hardware abstraction.
• Implement and optimise device drivers for various sensors and compute hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with the autonomous driving stack.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and documentation to maintain high software quality.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in embedded systems and autonomous vehicle tech.

Skills

BSc in CS/EE

Embedded C++

Embedded OS

Middleware IPC

Profiling/Tracing

HAL/Driver

Sensor tech integration

Debugging

Communication & teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Linux

QNX

RTOS

Job description

Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve.

We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.

Here’s what this particular role covers.

The role

As a member of the Embedded Automotive Platforms team, you will contribute towards the creation of a software platform that interfaces with the automobile’s embedded hardware. This includes developing abstractions and APIs that enable Wayve’s software and robotics teams to deploy AV software efficiently. Your role involves understanding the capabilities and nuances of various deployment platforms and creating abstractions that minimise the need for Onboard Applications to be customised for each target platform. You will play a crucial role in advancing Wayve’s AV technology. Your contributions will drive the efficiency, maintainability, and scalability of the embedded systems that underpin our autonomous vehicles.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous vehicle platforms, focusing on sensor integration and hardware abstraction.

• Implement and optimise device drivers for various sensors and compute hardware.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with the autonomous driving application stack.

• Debug and troubleshoot software issues, ensuring high reliability and performance.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high software quality standards.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in embedded systems and autonomous vehicle technology

About you

In order to set you up for success as an Embedded Automotive Platforms Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

• Proven experience in embedded software development, with a strong preference for the automotive, autonomous driving, or robotics industries

• Proficiency in C++ programming language for high-performance systems

• Hands‑on experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, RTOS)

• Experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, QNX, RTOS)

• Strong understanding of Middleware architectures and IPC mechanisms

• Proficiency in profiling and tracing tools to diagnose bottlenecks and latency issues

• Familiarity with Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) and device driver development

• Knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., LiDAR, RADAR, cameras) and their integration with embedded systems

• Strong debugging skills and attention to detail in complex systems

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment

Desirable

• Prior experience developing and deploying autonomous vehicle software on commercial automobiles

• Experience with NVIDIA Drive Orin platform, Qualcomm 8650/8620 or similar automotive computing platforms

• Understanding of safety‑critical software development and automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, MISRA)

This is a full‑time role based in our office in Herzliya, Israel. 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.