Engineering Manager, App SW - Embedded

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Lead software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride)
• ▹Build and lead an engineering team in the US, hiring and mentoring top talent
• ▹Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments
• ▹Validate integration of drivers, middleware, and boot-time configurations
• ▹Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure
• ▹Partner with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues
• ▹Enable system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration
• ▹Automate setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware

Requirements

• ▹8+ 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
• ▹Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, ideally in geographically distributed or independent settings
• ▹Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees)
• ▹Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware
• ▹Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI)
• ▹Comfortable working with hardware debuggers, flashing tools, serial consoles, and board support packages (BSPs)
• ▹Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C
• ▹Hands-on experience integrating embedded platforms into CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks

Nice to have

• ▹Exposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs)
• ▹Experience working in a safety-critical domain with an understanding of ISO 26262, boot-time determinism, and watchdogs
• ▹Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics
• ▹Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive equity package
• ▹Hybrid working policy in Detroit or Sunnyvale, CA with core working hours

About the company

Wayve develops autonomous driving AI technology and is building its US presence in Detroit and Sunnyvale, CA under a hybrid working policy with core working hours.