Principal Vehicle Integration Lead

Wayve•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$314,700 - $408,100•Hybrid

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

Significant experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, vehicle integration, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or advanced mobility.
Deep understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures.
Demonstrated experience integrating complex electrical systems into development or production vehicles.
Experience taking vehicle hardware from requirements and architecture through prototype integration, validation, and production readiness.
Strong knowledge of: Vehicle power distribution and power management, Automotive compute and ECUs, Camera and perception sensor integration, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle communications, Wiring harnesses, connectors, grounding, and electrical interfaces, PCBAs and electronic hardware, EMC/EMI, signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and shielding, Electrical verification and validation.
Strong hands-on debugging, bring-up, and root-cause analysis experience.
Ability to diagnose issues that cross electrical hardware, embedded software, mechanical systems, and vehicle networks.
Experience working with vehicle schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, requirements, and diagnostic tools.
Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, upfitters, contract manufacturers, or vehicle integration partners.
Understanding of automotive product development, engineering change management, configuration management, and release processes.
Experience with structured engineering methods such as DFMEA, DVP&R, requirements management, and design reviews.
Strong systems thinking and ability to balance technical requirements with program timelines and business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work across multiple teams without relying solely on organizational authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, suppliers, program leaders, and senior stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience developing autonomous driving or ADAS vehicle platforms.
Experience integrating high-performance AI compute into vehicles.
Experience integrating cameras, radar, lidar, GNSS, IMUs, or other perception systems.
Knowledge of automotive functional safety, including ISO 26262.
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity and secure vehicle architectures.
Experience with vehicle diagnostics, CAN tools, logging, telemetry, and automated validation.
Experience with automotive EMC/EMI and environmental qualification.
Experience transitioning vehicle systems from engineering prototypes into repeatable production builds.
Experience supporting vehicle fleets and diagnosing issues observed during real-world operation.
Experience working across multiple OEM vehicle architectures or adapting a common autonomous driving system to multiple vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical architecture, mechanical design, and vehicle integration of Wayve's autonomous driving hardware across multiple development vehicle platforms.
Own integration from early vehicle architecture and requirements through prototype builds, validation, production readiness, and deployment.
Lead integration of: High-performance compute platforms, Cameras and other perception sensors, Radar, lidar, GNSS, IMUs, and supporting sensors, Power distribution and power management systems, ECUs and embedded electronic systems, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and other vehicle networks, Wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical interfaces, Custom electronics and PCBAs.
Define system requirements, interfaces, architecture, and integration strategies for new vehicle platforms.
Partner with software, systems, autonomy, OEMs, and assembly partners to ensure hardware and software interfaces are clearly defined and validated.
Lead architecture and design reviews, making technical trade-offs across performance, reliability, safety, packaging, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
Drive vehicle-level integration, bring-up, commissioning, and validation.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex integration issues across vehicles, hardware, and software.
Develop verification and validation strategies to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, environmental, and safety requirements.
Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation plans through development and vehicle launch.
Partner with Functional Safety and Systems Engineering teams to ensure electrical architecture supports applicable safety requirements.
Work directly with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, contract manufacturers, upfitters, and integration partners to establish technical requirements and resolve integration challenges.
Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on component selection, supplier technical evaluations, production readiness, and engineering changes.
Support prototype and vehicle builds, including issue triage and resolution during critical integration and test activities.
Establish and continuously improve electrical engineering standards, design practices, documentation, and vehicle integration processes.
Mentor electrical engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.