About the job
At Wayve, we are dedicated to fostering a culture that values diversity, fairness, and respect, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals based on their unique skills and perspectives, irrespective of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
About Us
Established in 2017, Wayve stands at the forefront of Embodied AI technology development. Our cutting-edge AI software and foundational models empower vehicles to perceive, comprehend, and navigate complex environments, significantly enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our mission is to create autonomous solutions that propel the world into the future. With intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products tailored for automakers, we drive the transition from assisted to fully automated driving. In our dynamic environment, we thrive on tackling significant challenges, embracing uncertainty to unlock innovative solutions. We aim high while remaining humble, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
Your contributions at Wayve truly matter. We celebrate diversity, welcome new perspectives, and cultivate an inclusive work environment, supporting each other to make a real impact.
Join us at Wayve and define your career journey!
The Role
We are looking for a talented Principal Application Software Engineer to join our team based in Germany within the Application Engineering organization. This is a unique opportunity to take a proactive role in shaping Wayve's autonomous driving technology for the German market, influencing our AV capabilities from the ground up.
In this position, you will be responsible for the initial deployment and early validation of our AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring optimal performance across various SoCs and operating systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Verification, Release, and OEM partners, to ensure smooth integration and dependable delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride).
- Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments.
- Integrate and validate drivers...

