Director AV Product Engineering
About The Position
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
Requirements
- Delivered successful Autonomy products that rely on complex AI models.
- Experience leading complex teams, e.g., multiple management layers or matrixed.
- Experience with autonomy products – autopilot/navigation, active safety, parking.
- Roadmap articulation, interface with leadership & business functions.
- Resource allocation, program planning and execution 1-2 years out.
- Code development practices, testing, serviceability.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying foundation models to implement specific product features.
- Experience working with multiple automotive OEMs.
- Experience with GenAI simulation.
- Experience with cloud platforms, databases, large scale data pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Product Engineering group within the AI Engineering organisation.
- Take AI model backbones and deliver an autonomous vehicle capability roadmap with production-level quality.
- Collect, filter, and select the most relevant training data.
- Train, tune, and debug production models.
- Deploy technology to multiple OEM partners working with separate Application teams.
- Establish solid ML practices from the start.
- Attract technical leadership.
- Lead multiple teams covering Driving, ADAS, Parking, HMI functionality.
- Set the technical direction in your area and ensure that deliverables align with company objectives.
- Provide leadership and guidance to each of the Engineering Managers that work within your area.
- Steer the teams and coordinate with others across Wayve.
- Work with leaders across the company to ensure career growth for your teams.
- Define and own the technical vision, strategy and metrics for your area, ensuring its teams and the rest of Wayve are aligned and galvanised.
- Frame autonomous driving as a problem that can be solved by data.
- Define efficient data curriculums to ensure product feature and geographical coverage.
- Drive an eval-driven culture to reach KPI targets with high predictability and resource efficiency.
- Partner with the senior leadership team to maintain a culture of impact, performance, and health.
- Build technical capabilities across the division and develop talented engineers as Wayve grows.
- Build resilient and reliable systems, teams and individuals.
- Work closely with team members to develop career plans and growth trajectories based on each individual’s strengths and weaknesses and their own aspirations.
Benefits
- Competitive equity package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
