Application Software Engineer - Embedded Software C++

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Execute software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride)
• ▹Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments
• ▹Integrate and validate drivers, middleware, and boot-time configurations
• ▹Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure
• ▹Work with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues
• ▹Implement system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration
• ▹Develop automation for 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
• ▹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 Sunnyvale or Detroit with core working hours for schedule flexibility

About the company

Wayve develops AI-powered autonomous driving technology and is building out its US presence from its Sunnyvale and Detroit offices under a hybrid working policy.