Staff Technical Product Manager, Robotaxi

Wayve • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wayve is seeking a Staff Technical Product Manager to lead product work for Level 4 autonomous driving and robotaxi experiences. The role sits within a Product team working at the intersection of AI research, engineering, and customer needs. The successful candidate will define product direction, turn complex technical capabilities into clear roadmaps, and align cross-functional teams to bring research into market-ready products. They will balance long-term ambition with practical delivery while partnering with engineers, researchers, programme managers, automotive partners, and other stakeholders.

The role owns key product initiatives end to end, from concept definition through development, implementation, validation, and production deployment. It translates Wayve’s AV2.0 approach—including embodied AI and end-to-end learning—into scalable, reliable features, while keeping customer needs and user experience central. The Product Manager will also support verification and validation, represent product direction in internal reviews and external engagements, and use knowledge of autonomous-driving trends, regulations, and competitors to inform decisions.

Wayve operates a hybrid working model, combining in-person collaboration at its office hubs with remote work. The position may involve hands-on work in vehicle workshops and labs. The role offers the opportunity to take substantial ownership in a fast-moving company where processes and ways of working are still developing.

Requirements

• Proven track record in technical product management, shipping products with a consumer mindset in a highly technical domain.
• Strong technical background in AI/ML, software engineering, robotics, or a related discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, iterative environments and adapting as priorities evolve.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience owning end-to-end delivery of autonomous-driving features in partnership with engineering, systems, safety, and validation teams.
• Understanding of human-machine interaction (HMI), user experience (UX), or the broader robotaxi product.
• Knowledge of generative AI techniques, large language models (LLMs), or Software 2.0 methods applied to autonomous driving or large-scale simulation.
• Analytical, data-driven approach to product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Champion customers and bring a consumer mindset to technical decisions, keeping user experience central to product definition, prioritisation, and delivery.
• Work with R&D, design, system architects, software developers, safety, validation, and commercial teams to align priorities, resolve trade-offs, and deliver safe customer experiences.
• Support verification and validation activities by helping assess features against product requirements and intended customer experience.
• Lead product participation in internal reviews and external engagements, aligning OEMs, operational partners, and other stakeholders on product direction and delivery.
• Monitor global autonomous-driving trends, regulatory developments, and competitors, and use insights to inform product decisions.
• Define and own the product roadmap for Level 4 autonomous-driving features, aligning company strategy, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Own key product initiatives end to end, from concept definition through development, implementation, validation, and production deployment.
• Translate Wayve’s AV2.0 approach, including embodied AI and end-to-end learning, into scalable, reliable, market-ready features and capabilities.
• Shape user interaction with embodied AI by bringing together consumer-product thinking and deep technology to create user-centric autonomous-driving experiences.

Benefits

• Market-benchmarked salaries, reviewed annually.
• Hybrid working, core hours, and the opportunity 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 coverage, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials.

What This Job Offers

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