Application Software Engineer - Embedded Software C++

About this role

Wayve, a leading autonomous driving AI company, seeks an embedded software engineer to bring up and validate their AI software stack on customer hardware platforms in the US market. You'll handle platform integration across diverse automotive SoCs, collaborate with verification and OEM teams, and develop automation for hardware testing and deployment.

What you'll do

• Execute software bring-up and validation on customer automotive hardware platforms (NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride)
• Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments on target hardware
• Integrate drivers, middleware, and boot configurations; implement system diagnostics and secure boot
• Collaborate with Verification, Release, and OEM teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD and HIL test infrastructure
• Develop automation scripts for hardware setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution
• Troubleshoot hardware-specific integration issues with OEM and Tier 1 partners

What they're looking for

• C/C++, Bash, and Python programming
• Linux embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees)
• QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR configuration and debugging
• Automotive SoC bring-up (NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI)
• Hardware debugging tools, flashing, serial consoles, and BSPs
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C)
• CI/CD pipeline integration and test automation
• Docker, Jenkins, Git, and secure boot/OTA updates (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $209,700–$298,200 plus equity package
• Hybrid work policy with flexible scheduling and core working hours
• Based in Sunnyvale or Detroit with in-office and work-from-home flexibility
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on autonomous driving innovation
• Inclusive workplace culture valuing diversity and new perspectives
• Accessibility accommodations available for interview process