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System Architect - Wayve AI Driver

wayve • United Kingdom
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Own end-to-end system architecture, interface contracts, and decision records for Wayve AI Driver across L0–L4 autonomy levels. Lead technical discussions with OEMs, Tier 1s, and partners; define ECU and sensor requirements; support integration planning, bring-up, triage, and system-level debugging. Strong experience in system architecture for ADAS/AD or robotics, working knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and ability to translate use cases into architectural requirements.

Key Highlights
Own end-to-end system architecture and interface contracts for Wayve AI Driver across L0–L4
Lead technical discussions with OEMs, Tier 1s, and external partners
Define sensor/compute topology, safety mechanisms, and vehicle integration architecture
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 (SOTIF) required
Compensation range: $347.5K - $457.9K

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Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end system architecture, interface contracts, assumptions of use and decision records
Lead technical discussions with OEMs, Tier 1s and partners, aligning internal architecture owners around a common direction
Define ECU and sensor requirements, guide system engineers and support integration planning, bring-up, triage and system-level debugging
Translate use cases, ODD and operational constraints into reusable product, system and integration architecture
Define sensor and compute topology, vehicle interfaces, safety mechanisms, redundancy, fallback and minimal-risk manoeuvre assumptions
Define on-board/off-board architecture for connectivity, remote assistance and operation, and fleet operations
Distinguish core product changes from partner-specific integration to strengthen common architecture
Technical Skills Required
System Architecture ISO 26262 ADAS/AD Systems

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Benefits & Perks
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working
Learning and development budgets
Health insurance and dental
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Retirement or pension

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Nice to Have
Experience with L3 eyes-off, L4 or robotaxi systems, including fail-operational and redundancy concepts
Experience with assisted driving (L0–L2+) functions and their system requirements
Experience with AI- or ML-based driving systems and their deployment on embedded platforms
Familiarity with automotive middleware, real-time operating systems, Linux and embedded platform integration
Experience with vehicle connectivity, remote assistance, remote operation / teleoperation, fleet operations, HMI or robotaxi application-layer integration
Experience bridging internal product architecture and external customer integration

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.

About our Engineering Teams

Product Architecture & Safety (PAS) defines, governs and validates the system and product architecture of Wayve AI Driver across programs, giving OEMs and partners one technical voice. Our growing system architecture team works across assisted driving through L4 driver-out.

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Job Overview
Posted Nov 09, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Not Applicable
Location United Kingdom
Category Programming
Company wayve
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