Wayve
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About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
We are seeking a Warehouse Teammate to support the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and stores function. The Warehouse Teammate will work closely with the Warehouse Manager/Lead, specialists and cross-functional teams (including AVOps, Supply Chain, and IT) to ensure smooth, efficient, and accurate material management processes. This role is critical to maintaining stock integrity, ensuring timely deliveries, and building robust processes to support Wayve’s upcoming growth.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Manage and control inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all stock bookings, kittings, and cycle counts.
- Organize and label storage space to maintain clear and efficient warehouse operations.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipping/receiving processes, ensuring smooth collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support the Warehouse Manager in ensuring warehouse operations run efficiently and meet defined expectations.
Team & Process Integration
- Build effective working relationships with wider teams to support material deliveries and demand.
- Communicate clearly regarding store availability, demand requests, and component kitting/delivery timelines.
Material Handling
- Define and implement material handling and storage processes in the UK in coordination with the Warehouse Manager.
- Ensure specialized handling protocols for sensitive electronics (ESD) and automotive sensors.
- Promote efficient and cost-effective material management structures with contingency planning to prevent build delays.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Carry out accurate and timely bookings and kittings aligned with inbound deliveries and build plans.
- Implement and maintain a rolling cycle count to ensure stock integrity and a high level of data accuracy within the ERP .
- Support inventory forecasting and reporting by monitoring stock values and identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Assist with developing processes to highlight and resolve inventory management issues proactively.
Continuous Improvement
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager on new projects, adapting responsibilities as required.
- Contribute to building discipline and best practices across warehouse activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or logistics, ideally within a high-tech or automotive R&D environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple teams.
- Familiarity with stock management systems, ERP platforms, or warehouse management software (preferred).
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
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Apply to Wayve
About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
We are seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and stores function. The Warehouse Specialist will work closely with the Warehouse Manager/Lead and cross-functional teams (including AVOps, Supply Chain, and IT) to ensure smooth, efficient, and accurate material management processes. This role is critical to maintaining stock integrity, ensuring timely deliveries, and building robust processes to support Wayve’s upcoming growth.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Manage and control inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all stock bookings, kittings, and cycle counts.
- Organize and label storage space to maintain clear and efficient warehouse operations.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipping/receiving processes, ensuring smooth collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Support the Warehouse Manager in ensuring warehouse operations run efficiently and meet defined expectations.
Team & Process Integration
- Build effective working relationships with wider teams to support material deliveries and demand.
- Communicate clearly regarding store availability, demand requests, and component kitting/delivery timelines.
Material Handling
- Define and implement material handling and storage processes in the UK in coordination with the Warehouse Manager.
- Ensure specialized handling protocols for sensitive electronics (ESD) and automotive sensors.
- Promote efficient and cost-effective material management structures with contingency planning to prevent build delays.
Inventory & Stock Management
- Carry out accurate and timely bookings and kittings aligned with inbound deliveries and build plans.
- Implement and maintain a rolling cycle count to ensure stock integrity and a high level of data accuracy within the ERP .
- Support inventory forecasting and reporting by monitoring stock values and identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Assist with developing processes to highlight and resolve inventory management issues proactively.
Continuous Improvement
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager on new projects, adapting responsibilities as required.
- Contribute to building discipline and best practices across warehouse activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or logistics, ideally within a high-tech or automotive R&D environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with multiple teams.
- Familiarity with stock management systems, ERP platforms, or warehouse management software (preferred).
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Wayve
About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
The role
The Materials Program Manager (Japan) is responsible for end-to-end materials execution for Wayve’s autonomous vehicle and hardware programs in Japan. This includes materials procurement, supplier coordination, CTB readiness, material receiving, secure storage, and outbound shipping, in close partnership with Engineering, Operations, and the global Supply Chain team.
This role ensures that materials flow efficiently from suppliers through receipt, storage, and delivery to workshops or vehicle upfitting locations, while maintaining visibility, cost control, and compliance. The role operates in a fast-paced, Agile environment and plays a critical part in taking early-stage hardware development toward scalable execution.
Key Responsibilities
Materials Program Ownership & Execution
- Own and manage materials programs enabling Wayve’s autonomous vehicle and hardware development in Japan
- Drive execution across procurement, receiving, storage, and shipping to meet aggressive program milestones
- Identify and manage dependencies and blockers across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth materials flow
Materials Procurement & CTB Readiness
- Own materials procurement activities in coordination with sourcing and purchasing teams
- Drive and manage the CTB (Clear to Build) process with suppliers, contract manufacturers, workshop teams, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure clear visibility into procurement strategy, material availability, lead times, and build readiness
- Support supplier negotiations on pricing, availability, and scale readiness
Supplier & Partner Management
- Work closely with Engineering to onboard, set up, and manage suppliers and partners within the Japanese market
- Own tracking of supplier progress, deliverables, and handoffs
- Build strong working relationships with suppliers across a broad range of industries
- Support escalation management and issue resolution, acting as the primary local point of contact
Materials Receiving, Storage & Shipping
- Coordinate and oversee material receiving in Japan, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and proper documentation
- Manage secure storage of high-value, long-lead-time materials, including inventory tracking and access controls
- Coordinate outbound shipping of materials to workshops, vehicle upfitting locations, or other Wayve sites
- Work with local Japanese logistics and customs requirements and internal teams to ensure compliant and timely shipments
Engineering Collaboration & Design Support
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product teams to embed strong engineering and manufacturing practices
- Support design-for-manufacturing and design-for-scale decisions
- Help guide early-stage designs toward scalable, cost-effective production solutions
Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication
- Act as a central point of coordination across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external partners
- Drive alignment and decision-making across stakeholders with competing priorities
- Clearly communicate risks, tradeoffs, and decisions to both working-level teams and leadership
Success Metrics
- On-time materials procurement and readiness aligned to program milestones
- Clear CTB visibility with reduced last-minute procurement escalations
- Accurate material receiving, storage, and inventory tracking
- Reliable and compliant outbound shipping execution
- Improved cost visibility and supplier execution
Essential Qualifications
- Experience bringing newly developed products to scale through supplier and partner relationships
- Strong project or program management experience with the ability to influence across teams
- Experience coordinating materials procurement, receiving, storage, and shipping
- Professional proficiency in English and Japanese (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of Japanese logistics, import/export regulations, and local business etiquette
- Ability to perform cost analysis and support negotiations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working in an Agile environment with aggressive timelines
This is a full-time role based in our offices in either Tokyo or Yokohama. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Wayve
About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team and play a key role in developing next-generation autonomous driving compute platforms. This role focuses on low-level electronics design, embedded systems, and high-performance compute integration translating autonomy requirements into robust, scalable hardware systems.
You will work hands-on with cutting-edge computing platforms, collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams to design, bring up, and validate mission-critical electronics that enable embodied AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded electronics systems for autonomous driving applications
- Architect and implement compute platforms for ML workloads
- Collaborate with software and autonomy teams to optimize hardware for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Own board-level design, bring-up, validation, and debugging across hardware and software boundaries
- Develop high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and related technologies in an automotive environment
- Work with mechanical engineering teams to design robust electronics hardware
- Lead schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and signal integrity considerations
- Create design and product specification documentation for electronics hardware
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design robustness and production readiness
About You
Essential:
- 7+ years of experience in electronics or embedded systems design
- Strong experience with board-level design, bring-up, and debugging
- Deep understanding of embedded systems and compute architectures
- Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, USB)
- Strong debugging skills across hardware and software systems
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems and embedded environments
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python)
- Ability to architecture and analyze complex systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Desirable Experience
- Experience designing hardware for AI/ML workloads or high-performance computing systems
- Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed PCB design
- Knowledge of networking systems and protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience with firmware or low-level software development (bootloaders, drivers, BSPs)
- Familiarity with NVIDIA and Qualcomm SoC applications
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and scaling hardware to production
- Autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other safety-critical system experience
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Wayve
About us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
The role
The Global Logistics Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for defining, executing, and optimizing Wayve’s global logistics, customs, transportation, and potentially warehousing operations across the UK, US, Asia Pacific, and EU.
This role owns end-to-end inbound and outbound logistics, customs compliance, tariffs and duties, transportation strategy, and logistics partner management. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who can operate in a fast-moving, hardware-driven environment, balancing speed, cost, compliance, and risk while enabling critical program milestones.
This role will have help setting up the logistics roadmap as Wayve continue to scale up internationally
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a global logistics strategy aligned with company objectives, hardware programs, and regional growth plans
- Own relationships with global and regional freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers and lead rate negotiations, contract renewals, and capacity planning across regions
- Own and ensure full compliance with domestic and international trade regulations, customs rules, tariff/duty, and safety standards
- Own and implement logistics-related processes and tools and ensure they are documented, standardized, and scalable
- Ensure seamless integration between logistics systems and purchasing, warehouse, finance, and other stakeholders workflows
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Logistics Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- Prefer to have managerial experience
- Experience to set up company logistics strategy and team from scratch
- Strong understanding of carrier/forwarder shipping rate and cost breakdown
- Deep knowledge of international custom/duty/tariff regulation and policy
Desirable
- Working at both a startup and established company
- Automotive background
- 15+ years of experience
This is a full-time role based in our office in London. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team.
Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
For more information visit Careers at Wayve.
To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve
DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Wayve