Vehicle Validation Engineer

About this role

Wayve seeks a Vehicle Validation Engineer to design and execute comprehensive testing programs for autonomous driving systems, ensuring vehicles are deployment-ready and generating high-quality data to accelerate AI development. You'll bridge engineering and operations, developing validation approaches that evaluate real-world performance and provide actionable insights across technical and customer perspectives.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute vehicle tests for development, validation, benchmarking, and real-world deployment
• Develop and improve validation test concepts to evaluate system performance across diverse scenarios
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure vehicles are ready for safe and efficient testing
• Deliver test data, performance reports, and actionable insights to support rapid iteration
• Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior, driving performance, and system gaps
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate testing needs into effective activities

What they're looking for

• CANalyzer, CANoe, or similar vehicle diagnostic tools
• Vehicle instrumentation and data logging (Vector, ETAS, Racelogic)
• Structured vehicle testing in proving grounds and real-world environments
• Linux, Windows, and SSH-based environments
• Test case development and validation planning
• Data analysis and technical reporting
• Safety-critical testing practices and risk assessment
• Python, MATLAB, or other scripting/data analysis tools (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $122,900 to $163,800
• Competitive equity package
• Hybrid working policy combining office and workshop time
• Opportunity to shape autonomous vehicle testing at scale
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Early-stage company with significant impact potential