About the job
At Wayve, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and respectful culture that values the unique skills and perspectives of every individual, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other protected status under applicable law.
About Us
Founded in 2017, Wayve stands at the forefront of Embodied AI technology. 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.
We envision a future where autonomy drives progress. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI solutions are crafted for automotive manufacturers, expediting the transition from assisted driving to full automation. In our dynamic environment, we thrive on tackling significant challenges, embracing uncertainty to unlock innovative solutions. We aim high while remaining humble in our quest for excellence, continually learning and adapting as we forge a smarter, safer future.
Your contributions at Wayve are valued. We celebrate diversity, welcome fresh perspectives, and cultivate an inclusive workplace where we support one another in making a meaningful impact.
Join Wayve and let us shape the defining experience of your career!
The Role
The Robot Software team is responsible for the software that powers our internal fleet of vehicles, enabling autonomous driving and data collection for training new driving models. You will collaborate with a motivated and skilled team of engineers to deliver a reliable, stable, and flexible software stack that assists on-road experimentation by our model developers and scientists. Your efforts will empower these teams to iterate rapidly and gather the essential data needed to enhance our autonomous driving capabilities and support new product features, which are vital to Wayve’s mission.
The OS & Kernel team within Robot Software curates Wayve's custom Linux distribution, which operates across our growing development fleet. The team collaborates closely with various divisions within Wayve, including other sections of Robot Software, hardware and supply chain teams, as well as our field engineering and reliability engineering teams. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining our Linux distribution utilizing Yocto, creating and updating Linux kernels, and ensuring optimal system performance.

