Systems Engineer

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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.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we 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; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The Role

We are looking for a passionate Systems Engineer to join our mission of building the future of intelligent mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirement Definition:
• Define clear, actionable system requirements for assigned products, whether focused on L2+, L3 automated driving, or ADAS functionalities.
• Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and hardware teams to ensure requirements align with customer and business needs.
• Support Implementation:
• Work closely with software developers to guide the implementation of features, ensuring alignment with system requirements.
• Work closely with the solutions and architecture teams to develop the system architecture based on the system requirements and customer constraints.
• Oversee and support the integration of solutions into vehicles, ensuring seamless functionality and compatibility.
• Hands-On Testing:
• Actively test and validate systems in vehicles to gain direct experience and provide firsthand feedback.
• Analyze performance in real-world scenarios, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Define test specifications at the system-level (working with the HIL team) and the vehicle-level integration.
• Problem Resolution:
• Serve as the first line of support for problem resolution, diagnosing and addressing system issues.
• Collaborate across teams to escalate and resolve complex issues, ensuring timely solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Provide input on process enhancements and system optimizations based on testing and user feedback.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Wayve’s L2+/L3 and ADAS technologies.
  
  

About You

In order to set you up for success as a Systems Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering, automotive development, or related fields.
• Proven experience in defining and managing requirements for complex systems, preferably in ADAS or automated driving domains.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of automotive systems, including sensors (cameras, radars, etc.), software integration, and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with system validation and troubleshooting in real-world conditions.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF) is a plus.
  
  

This is a full-time role based in our office in London. 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.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve

DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.