Embedded Engineer (Qualcomm)

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. Join our world-class team as we tackle today's most complex challenges and pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

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 automobiles embedded hardware. This includes developing abstractions and APIs that enable Wayves 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 Wayves 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 optimize 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, were looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

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

• Experience in embedded software development, preferably in the automotive or autonomous driving industry

• Proficiency in the C++ programming language

• Experience working on building and tuning software applications on QNX
• Experience with Qualcomm SoCs.

• Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers and device driver development

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

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• 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 or similar automotive computing platforms

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

• Proficiency in the Rust programming language

• Educational Background: A Masters degree or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field