💼 About This Role

You'll independently own a critical work package within Wayve's AI Driver product and lead a cross-functional team to deliver it end-to-end. You'll set the technical direction, drive priorities across engineering and AI research, and rally the team around clear, ambitious goals. This high-ownership role pairs deep AI technical depth with the soft skills to align brilliant teams toward shared outcomes.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Own a substantial work package end-to-end, defining strategy and sequencing work.
• Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers and PMs without formal authority.
• Engage deeply with technical detail across AI/ML, autonomy and embodied AI.
• Translate research progress and customer needs into a clear product roadmap.
• Communicate crisply across audiences from technical reviews to executive updates.

📋 Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to independently own a substantial work package and lead a cross-functional team.
• Strong technical depth in AI/ML, autonomy, robotics or another deep-tech domain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to motivate a team.
• Proven track record in product management or technical program management on complex technical products.

✨ Nice to Have

• Domain experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, automotive or other safety-critical product areas.
• Hands-on background in AI/ML, e.g., research, applied ML, or shipping ML-powered products.
• Background working across global teams (US ↔ UK/EU) in a startup or scale-up environment.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive equity package
• 🏢 Hybrid working policy combining office and home time
• 🌍 Global team collaboration
• 🎯 High-ownership, high-impact role

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Panel Interview· 60 min