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About the Role

Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving and is seeking a Recruiter to join its Tokyo team. This hybrid role involves identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier technical and strategic talent to support rapid growth in Japan and globally. You will collaborate with hiring managers to understand business needs and develop talent strategies for various roles, including Fleet Operations, Field Engineering, and Commercial positions, playing a critical part in building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers, while ensuring equitable hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines.
Act as a key member of the Japan talent team to establish and grow the local footprint in the competitive Japan market.
Champion a positive candidate experience through transparent communication, timely feedback, and a seamless interview process.
Partner with hiring managers and Product & Strategy leaders to understand hiring needs and provide consultative guidance on market realities, attraction, and closing strategies.
Monitor industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and the deep-tech landscape to inform recruitment strategies.
Contribute to localized employer branding initiatives to promote Wayve as an employer of choice for AI and autonomous driving talent.
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics to track metrics, identify bottlenecks, and optimize the hiring workflow.

Requirements

5+ years of demonstrated success in recruitment, ideally within deep tech, mobility, autonomous vehicles, and fast-paced, scaling startup environments.
Strong understanding of complex technical, product, and strategy-focused roles.
Proven ability to gather requirements, assess specialized skills, and align hiring strategies with business goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Ability to build trust with candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders across local and global teams.
Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management skills, capable of managing multiple high-priority roles and deadlines.
Proficiency in leveraging data to track progress and report on recruitment metrics.
A collaborative spirit and eagerness to contribute to the global Talent Acquisition team.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with candidates and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Deep tech recruitment
Mobility recruitment
Autonomous vehicles recruitment
Startup recruitment
Technical recruitment
Strategic recruitment
Full-cycle recruitment
Sourcing
Screening
Interviewing
Offer extension
Candidate experience management
Stakeholder management
Market analysis
Employer branding
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Recruitment analytics
Data analysis
Japanese language proficiency
English language proficiency

Location

Tokyo

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Benefits

High-impact ownership
Continuous learning opportunities
Exposure to cutting-edge AI and autonomous driving technology
Opportunity to work with industry leaders

About the Company

Wayve is pioneering Embodied AI for autonomous driving.
Recently secured $1.2B in Series D funding, with $2.5B raised to date.
Expanding its footprint in Japan.