Lead the end-to-end product strategy and execution for Wayve’s L4 robotaxi service in Japan, bridging AI-driven autonomy, consumer experience, and partner integrations. Own roadmaps, cross-functional delivery, and launch readiness while driving data-informed decisions. Requires deep technical PM expertise, fluency in Japanese/English, and hands-on experience in AI/ML, robotics, or autonomous systems.
Key Highlights
Zero-to-one ownership of Wayve’s L4 robotaxi product roadmap for Japan, launching in 2026
Cross-functional leadership across AI, engineering, HMI, operations, and partner teams (e.g., Uber, Nissan)
Full-stack product responsibility: rider experience, AI driving performance, policy, hardware/software integration, and launch readiness
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the L4 robotaxi product strategy and roadmap for Japan, prioritizing rider-centric features and market readiness
Lead cross-functional working groups to deliver core launches (2026), collaborating with AI, engineering, HMI, systems, and operations teams
Serve as the voice of the Japanese customer, gathering and prioritizing rider/partner feedback while designing technical solutions
Ensure launch readiness by integrating with partners (e.g., Uber, Nissan), validating AI driver performance, and mitigating risks
Monitor and drive decisions using real-time data/metrics, resolving bugs, and shipping features across AI, software, hardware, and policy domains
Operate independently to identify gaps and execute cross-disciplinary solutions without narrow feature ownership
Technical Skills Required
Technical Product Management
AI/ML Systems
Cross-functional Leadership
Benefits & Perks
Market-benchmarked salaries with annual reviews
Meaningful equity and long-term ownership
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working model with core hours and hands-on vehicle/lab access
Comprehensive benefits including health/dental insurance, parental leave, retirement plans, and wellness programs
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Nice to Have
End-to-end delivery of AV features with collaboration from engineering, systems, safety, and validation teams
Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) or UX expertise in robotaxi products
Knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, or Software 2.0 applied to autonomous driving/simulation
Experience with large-scale autonomous vehicle simulation platforms
Job Description
Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve.We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.Here’s what this particular role covers.You’ll join a growing, new product team building a new business vertical for Wayve and our first consumer program. The product is built on top of Wayve’s end-to-end AI model, so you’ll work on applied AI, and you’ll see and feel what you ship by taking part in the ridehail service yourself.
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