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About the Role
Wayve is seeking an exceptional Application SW Engineer to join their Japan-based Application Software team. This role focuses on localizing and advancing Wayve’s autonomous driving technology for the Japanese market, playing a hands-on role in shaping AV capabilities in Japan from the ground up. Responsibilities include the bring-up and early validation of the AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring seamless performance across diverse SoCs and operating systems, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and OEM partners.
Responsibilities
- Execute 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, middleware, and boot-time configurations.
- Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure.
- Work with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues.
- Implement system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration.
- Develop automation for setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development, ideally with hands-on platform bring-up experience.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python.
- Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees).
- Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware.
- Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI).
- Comfortable working with hardware debuggers, flashing tools, serial consoles, and board support packages (BSPs).
- Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C.
- Hands-on experience integrating embedded platforms into CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.
- Exposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs).
- Experience working in a safety-critical domain with an understanding of ISO 26262, boot-time determinism, and watchdogs.
- Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics.
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory.
Skills
- C/C++
- Bash
- Python
- Linux
- QNX
- Adaptive AUTOSAR
- Hardware Debuggers
- Flashing Tools
- Serial Consoles
- BSPs
- CAN
- Ethernet
- PCIe
- SPI
- I2C
- CI/CD
- Test Automation
- HIL Systems
- Vector Toolchains
- ISO 26262
- Secure Boot
- OTA Updates
- Cybersecurity
- Docker
- Jenkins
- Git
- JFrog Artifactory
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years
About the Company
- Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.
- Their 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.
- Their vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.
- Their intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
- In their fast-paced environment big problems ignite them—they embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
- They aim high and stay humble in their pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as they pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
- At Wayve, contributions matter.
- They value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; they back each other to deliver impact.
- Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
Equal Opportunity
- Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
- 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.
- At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.