FULL TIMEPosted: 2026-10-05Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve. We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. ð About our Engineering TeamsThe Application SW team sits within Application Engineering in Product & Delivery. We bridge AI innovation and production vehicles, defining and executing the strategy for integrating Wayve's autonomy stack into multiple OEM platforms, and working directly with automotive customers, including major Japanese OEMs.ð§ Your day-to-dayAs an Application SW Engineer, you'll be responsible for the bring-up and early validation of our AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring it performs reliably across diverse SoCs and operating systems. Your time will be split across platform bring-up and integration, customer and partner engagement, and technical leadership, including helping to build the team.Executing software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g. Porting and configuring Linux-based systems, QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments. Integrating and validating drivers, middleware and boot-time configurations. Implementing system-level diagnostics, logging and secure boot configuration. Building the team and providing technical leadership across integration work.ð You should apply if: Essential8+ 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).Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., DesirableExposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics. More about Wayve:ð Wayve is building the leading AI platform for autonomous driving. We are pioneering an end to end AI approach that enables vehicles to learn directly from real world experience, developing the ability to adapt, generalise and improve at scale. Instead of relying on hand coded rules or pre mapped environments, our AI Driver learns to drive by understanding the world around it. The result is technology that navigates complex urban environments with intelligence, precision and natural flow, unlocking meaningful advances in both safety and efficiency. We believe autonomy represents a once in a generation transformation in how people and goods move, comparable to the shift from horses to cars, and from human driven vehicles to intelligent machines. Wayve's mapless and hardware agnostic AI platform integrates with global OEM partners, enabling continuous software evolution and unlocking advanced levels of automation from L2 plus through to L4 as our core AI model scales. In a race increasingly defined by intelligence and real world learning, Wayve is taking a distinct approach, building a generalisable driving intelligence that can power any vehicle, anywhere. By combining embodied AI with scalable deployment, we are creating technology that can be shaped to each OEM brand and driver experience, accelerating the transition to a safer, more intelligent future of mobility. How we work ð»- Locations & Flexible Working: Our main hubs are in London, Sunnyvale, Yokohama, Herzliya, Vancouver and Leonberg. We operate a hybrid working model that combines in-person collaboration in our dedicated office spaces with focused time working remotely. This gives our teams the connection and energy of working together, alongside the flexibility to do their best work in a way that fits their lives.Initial call / recruiter screen (30 mins)Competency Interviews (Programming ; 1 hours total)Deep-dive technical interviews ( Performance System/low-level Linux, system design and technical leadership, depending on level; 3 hours total)Final interview: mission & values alignment (1 hour).What's in it for you (Location dependant):ð Salaries benchmarked against the market annuallyð Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labsð Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growthðo Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and moreWayve is committed to providing a fair and respectful recruitment process for all candidates, free from harassment and discrimination. All communications relating to recruitment activities are conducted through the Company's recruitment system or using an email address with the Company's domain. Employees do not use their personal email addresses or social media accounts for recruitment-related communications.- Employees do not engage in private communications unrelated to recruitment activities, invite applicants to private meals, request or seek a personal or romantic relationship, or otherwise initiate private contact with applicants.- ai. Much of how we work is still being written, and if you join, you'll help write it. 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. To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at WayveDISCLAIMER: 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.
Principal Applications Software engineer - HYBRID WORKING in London employer: wayve
Wayve is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented AI engineers in a hybrid environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in autonomous driving while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI and data science.
