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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Onboard Test Automation) - Autonomous Systems

wayve • United Kingdom
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Lead the validation of onboard software systems for autonomous vehicles by designing and executing automated tests for embedded Linux/QNX platforms. Focus on hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) environments, sensor pipelines, and system reliability to accelerate testing and reduce deployment risks. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve developer workflows and test coverage for real-world deployment readiness.

Key Highlights
High-impact role validating embedded software for autonomous vehicles before full-vehicle testing
Design and automate tests for Linux/QNX systems, sensor pipelines, and integration points
Collaborate with hardware/software teams to enhance test coverage, CI/CD pipelines, and developer self-service testing

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Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems (OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points)
Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) environments
Debug and triage system-level issues across software/hardware boundaries, leveraging logs, metrics, and controlled experiments
Enable developer self-service testing by contributing to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks
Expand test coverage by shifting validation earlier in the development cycle to reduce risk during full-vehicle testing
Technical Skills Required
Embedded Software Testing Python/C++ Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Validation

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Benefits & Perks
Market-benchmarked annual salaries
Meaningful equity and long-term ownership
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working with core hours and access to vehicle workshops/labs
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, parental leave, retirement, and wellbeing support

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Nice to Have
Experience with HiL environments
Sensor or data pipeline expertise
CI/CD systems (e.g., Buildkite)
Robotics or autonomous systems development
Real-time software debugging

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.
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Job Overview
Posted Date Oct 06, 2026
Employment Type Full-time
Experience Level Not Applicable
Location United Kingdom
Category Testing
Company wayve
Mentioned Skills
python ai qnx c++ embedded c linux

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