3h ago

Principal Software Engineer, Robot Software

Sunnyvale, CA

โœจ $250k-$350k / yearest.

full-timelead Hybridcybersecurity

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll define the technical roadmap for Wayve's autonomous vehicle platform and lead architectural integrity across robot software stacks. Your core impact is enabling safe, scalable autonomy through cross-functional leadership and mentorship. This role offers high visibility influencing Embodied AI strategy.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Partner with leadership to define 12-24 month technical roadmap
  • Lead design of complex cross-functional robot software systems
  • Set bar for code quality, testing rigor, and observability
  • Act as technical bridge between robot software and neighboring departments

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Deep experience in Robotics Middleware (ROS2, Cyber RT, custom IPCs)
  • Mastery of C++ (17/20) with focus on memory management and concurrency
  • Proven track record shipping complex autonomous systems or safety-critical embedded software
  • Ability to debug hardware-software boundary problems

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with real-time systems
  • Ability to simplify monolithic codebases into modular architecture

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible hybrid working policy
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ High-visibility leadership role
  • ๐Ÿค Inclusive interview accommodations

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site (Team Collaboration)ยท 90 min
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