Application Software Engineer

We're seeking an exceptional Application SW Engineer to join our Germany-based team within the Application Engineering org, focused on localising and advancing Wayve's autonomous driving technology for the German market. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping our AV capabilities in Germany from the ground up. In this role, you'll be responsible for the bring-up and early validation of our AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring seamless performance across diverse SoCs and operating systems.

Responsibilities

Execute software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride); Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments; Integrate and validate drivers, middleware, and boot-time configurations; Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure; Work with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues; Implement system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration; Develop automation for setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware; Support other teams in porting and configuring applications over Linux-based systems/QNX/Adaptive AUTOSAR environments

Requirements

5+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development, ideally with hands-on platform bring-up experience; Strong proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python; Strong understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees); Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware; Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI); Comfortable working with hardware debuggers, flashing tools, serial consoles, and board support packages (BSPs); Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C; Hands-on experience integrating embedded platforms into CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks

Nice to have

Exposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs); Experience working in a safety-critical domain with an understanding of ISO 26262, boot-time determinism, and watchdogs; Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics; Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory

Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually; Meaningful equity; 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 and more