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Wayve

Embedded Software Test Engineer, Onboard Test Automation

Sunnyvale$209.7k–$311.4kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Wayve is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to design and execute automated tests for onboard autonomous driving software systems. You'll validate software on embedded hardware platforms, collaborate with engineers to identify testing gaps, and build CI/CD automation to enable faster development cycles.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop automated tests for onboard software subsystems including OS, middleware, and sensors
  • Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and build coverage for new features
  • Debug and triage system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries
  • Contribute to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks for developer self-service testing
  • Expand test coverage by shifting existing validation tests earlier in the development cycle

What they're looking for

  • Embedded software testing (Linux or QNX platforms)
  • Python and C++ programming for test automation
  • Embedded hardware platforms and hardware/software interactions
  • Complex system debugging and triage across layers
  • Software testing principles and integration testing
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing environments
  • CI/CD systems and test pipeline integration
  • Sensor systems or data pipeline experience

Benefits

  • Competitive equity package
  • Hybrid work arrangement in Sunnyvale, CA
  • Opportunity to impact autonomous driving technology
  • Inclusive, diverse work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge embodied AI technology
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Wayve

Wayve develops autonomous driving AI technology and systems for vehicles. The company is hiring for validation engineers, systems engineers, ML engineers, integration specialists, and program managers to build and deploy autonomous driving platforms across testing, AI development, hardware integration, and production scaling.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience testing embedded software systems—what platforms have you worked with and what testing challenges did you face?
  • Walk us through how you've debugged a complex issue that spanned both hardware and software layers.
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