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Principal Software Architect

wayve • United Kingdom
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Lead the technical architecture for integrating Wayve's autonomous driving AI with automotive OEM vehicle platforms. Define interface contracts, system requirements, and integration specifications while representing Wayve with partners and OEMs. Build alignment across engineering, product, safety, and commercial teams in a fast-evolving environment.

Key Highlights
Lead technical architecture for integrating Wayve's autonomous driving AI with OEM vehicle platforms
Define interface contracts, ownership boundaries, and technical specifications for customer programs
Represent Wayve in technical discussions with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
Work across Engineering, Product, Safety, Validation, and Program teams
Requires 12+ years of experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, or vehicle systems

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Key Responsibilities
Define integration architecture for how Wayve software interfaces with OEM and Tier 1 vehicle systems
Turn customer and partner discussions into clear interface contracts, ownership boundaries, assumptions, dependencies and open technical decisions
Partner with Product and Engineering to develop actionable technical specifications and decompose requirements
Lead architecture reviews, maintain decision records and make final technical calls within scope
Assess feasibility, integration complexity, technical gaps and risks; identify dependencies and required partner deliverables
Work with Safety and Validation teams to define safety assumptions, integration test requirements and verification evidence
Lead technical discussions with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers using interface specifications, integration guides, and architecture diagrams
Coordinate architects and engineering teams, negotiate competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and mentor architects and senior engineers
Technical Skills Required
Autonomous Driving Vehicle Systems Integration Automotive Communication Protocols

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Benefits & Perks
Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
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

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Nice to Have
Passion for autonomy
Ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment without pre-written playbooks
Comfort with real ownership and helping shape how the company works

Job Description

About Our Product Architecture And Safety Teams

Our Product Architecture and Safety teams connect Wayve's core AI Driver with the vehicle platforms that bring autonomous driving technology to customers. Working across Engineering, Product, Safety, Validation and customer programs, we define how our software integrates with OEM and Tier 1 systems, supporting safe, reliable deployment while maintaining a consistent core product architecture.

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Job Overview
Posted Nov 12, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Mid-Senior level
Location United Kingdom
Category Programming
Company wayve
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