Staff Technical Product Manager, Robotaxi

Wayve • Sunnyvale, CA

10d • $249,200 - $299,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Product team works at the intersection of AI research, engineering and customer needs to shape the future of autonomous driving at Wayve. We define product direction, translate complex technical capabilities into clear roadmaps, and bring cross-functional teams together to turn research into products that deliver real-world impact. Working closely with engineers, researchers, programme managers and automotive partners, we balance long-term ambition with practical delivery. We combine technical depth with product judgement, listen carefully to our customers and teams, and create alignment around what to build, why it matters and how we’ll measure success.

Requirements

• You have a proven track record in technical product management, shipping products with a consumer mindset in a highly technical domain.
• You bring a strong technical background in AI/ML, software engineering, robotics or a related discipline.
• You communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• You’re comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments and can adapt as priorities evolve.
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, you’ve owned the end-to-end delivery of autonomous driving features, partnering with engineering, systems, safety and validation teams.
• An understanding of human-machine interaction (HMI), user experience (UX) or the broader robotaxi product would be valuable.
• Knowledge of generative AI techniques, large language models (LLMs) or Software 2.0 methods applied to autonomous driving or large-scale simulation would also be a plus.
• An analytical, data-driven approach to product decisions would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Champion our customers, bringing a consumer mindset to complex technical decisions and keeping the user experience central to product definition, prioritisation and delivery.
• Work closely with R&D, design, system architects, software developers, safety, validation and commercial teams to align priorities, resolve trade-offs and deliver safe and delightful customer experiences.
• Support verification and validation activities, helping teams assess features against product requirements and the intended customer experience.
• Act as the product lead in internal reviews and external engagements, aligning OEMs, operational partners and other stakeholders on product direction and delivery.
• Stay current with global autonomous driving trends, regulatory developments and competitors, using these insights to inform product decisions.
• Defining and owning the product roadmap for Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning company strategy, customer needs and regulatory frameworks.
• Taking full end-to-end ownership of key product initiatives, from concept definition through development, implementation, validation and deployment in production.
• Translating Wayve’s AV2.0-based approach, particularly embodied AI and end-to-end learning, into scalable, reliable, market-ready features and capabilities.
• Shaping how people interact with embodied AI, working at the intersection of consumer products and deep technology to make autonomous driving experiences user-centric.

Benefits

• Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
• Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
• Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior