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!
The role
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing programs with OEM customers, spanning from early-stage advanced development initiatives to full-scale production programs. You will collaborate closely with the customer to define and manage project plans, ensuring that requirements are seamlessly integrated into the internal development pipeline and delivered on schedule. A deep understanding of the automotive industry and the development of embodied AI systems is essential to effectively guide these programs, identify and report potential risks, and implement a robust change management. You will be at the forefront of delivering meaningful impact to real-world customers.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and support cross-functional teams in executing complex customer programs, ensuring the successful achievement of program objectives.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive project management framework, including project planning, risk management, change management, and task coordination.
- Engage with customers to understand and address their technical requirements and needs.
- Collaborate closely with teams across Product, R&D, and other departments to translate customer demands into clear, actionable technical requirements.
- Ensure efficient reporting both externally to customers and internally within the organisation.
- Work closely with internal development teams to align customer requirements with internal milestone planning and execution.
- Provide first-level support to customers, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively.
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Customer Program Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- Extensive program management experience in complex automotive software development.
- Proficient in utilising program management tools (e.g., Jira) to optimise workflow efficiency and ensure seamless project execution.
- Robust technical expertise with comprehensive knowledge of the automotive industry.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Fluent Japanese and business-level English are required for collaboration with international teams and stakeholders
Desirable
- Knowledge of current AI advancements, including Generative AI, AV 2.0, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Hands-on experience in software development.
- A Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
This is a full-time, office-based role located in Yokohama or Tokyo, depending on the candidate's place of residence. 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.
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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!
The role
As Communications Lead, Japan, you will build Wayve’s presence in one of the world’s most important automotive markets. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will lead in-market PR and communications while shaping how embodied AI and self-driving technology are introduced to Japan. You’ll work closely with the global comms and marketing teams to localize strategy, support major milestones such as robotaxi launches and automaker partnerships, and build a market presence and brand trust that punches above its weight. This is a rare opportunity to define a category in-market from the ground up.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and execute Wayve’s communications strategy in Japan, with a strong focus on earned media and PR-based storytelling
- Build and manage relationships with Japanese media, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders
- Develop and localize global narratives, campaigns, and announcements for the Japanese market
- Support major company milestones, including robotaxi launches and automaker partnerships, through strategic communications
- Plan and deliver local events, conferences, and speaking opportunities to support business development, brand growth, and recruitment
- Partner closely with the policy team to support Japanese regulatory engagement and strategic media positioning
- Act as the first line of response for local communications risks and issues, coordinating closely with global teams on crisis communications
- Support executive communications in Japan, including media engagements, interviews, and speaking opportunities
- Provide market intelligence and surface local insights to inform global strategy and competitive positioning
- Collaborate cross-functionally with global marketing, comms, and design teams to deliver high-quality, locally relevant outputs
- Contribute to internal communications by adapting global messaging for the Japan team
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Communications Lead, Japan at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- Significant experience in communications and PR in Japan, ideally within deep tech, autonomous mobility or automotive sectors
- Strong network and understanding of the Japanese media landscape
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience leading PR campaigns and managing high-impact announcements
- Experience leading conference strategy and executive speaking engagements
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across global teams
- A proactive, builder mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and drive impact
Desirable
- Experience in autonomous driving, AI, or deep technology sectors
- Experience supporting policy, regulatory, or public affairs communications
- Experience working in a global company or scaling a brand in a new market
- Experience supporting executive communications and high-profile speaking engagements
This is a full-time role based in our office in 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.
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
At Wayve, you will help deliver the value of our breakthrough autonomous driving technology by ensuring our software systems are released reliably, on time, and with the stability needed to support fleet operations and product development. This means balancing fast-paced innovation with clarity, structure, and disciplined release practices.
We’re looking for someone pragmatic, methodical, and system-minded — someone who understands how releases fit into the broader engineering and product ecosystem, and who introduces processes and systems where they are needed to achieve stability, clarity, and business goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Release Planning & Coordination: Own release cycles, maintaining a steady and predictable shipment rhythm while adapting to business priorities.
- Issues & Change Management: Drive decisions on which issues or change requests must be included or deferred, balancing stability and speed.
- Bottleneck Identification & Improvement: Identify constraints in the release process (e.g. quality gaps, branching strategy, tooling) and drive improvements to resolve them. Implement dashboards and KPIs for program visibility, and proactively escalate gaps.
- Process & Systems building: Understand how releases fit into the wider system of engineering, operations, and model development, and build processes and frameworks that support clarity, stability, and business goals.
- Tooling & Automation Influence: Partner with SRE/DevOps to shape CI/CD, testing and release tooling. Defining requirements that improve developer experience and release efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure successful and stable releases.
- Clarity & Communication: Act as the central point of contact for release status, risks, and timelines, keeping stakeholders informed at the right level of detail.
- Continuous Improvement: Run post-release reviews and drive corrective actions across teams.
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Release Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- 5+ years in release management, software engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and release management practices, including testing strategy, system integration, branching and versioning.
- Knowledge of configuration management including hardware configurations.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (eg Github, Buildkite, CLI tools).
- Skilled at managing multi-platform releases.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in release trade-offs.
- Good communication skills, comfortable working with engineers and presenting to leadership.
Desirable
- Experience in automotive, robotics, or AI industries.
- Experience managing system or bundle releases, including third-party software.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- BSc or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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.
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
At Wayve, you will help deliver the value of our breakthrough autonomous driving technology by ensuring our software systems are released reliably, on time, and with the stability needed to support fleet operations and product development. This means balancing fast-paced innovation with clarity, structure, and disciplined release practices.
We’re looking for someone pragmatic, methodical, and system-minded — someone who understands how releases fit into the broader engineering and product ecosystem, and who introduces processes and systems where they are needed to achieve stability, clarity, and business goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Release Planning & Coordination: Own release cycles, maintaining a steady and predictable shipment rhythm while adapting to business priorities.
- Issues & Change Management: Drive decisions on which issues or change requests must be included or deferred, balancing stability and speed.
- Bottleneck Identification & Improvement: Identify constraints in the release process (e.g. quality gaps, branching strategy, tooling) and drive improvements to resolve them. Implement dashboards and KPIs for program visibility, and proactively escalate gaps.
- Process & Systems building: Understand how releases fit into the wider system of engineering, operations, and model development, and build processes and frameworks that support clarity, stability, and business goals.
- Tooling & Automation Influence: Partner with SRE/DevOps to shape CI/CD, testing and release tooling. Defining requirements that improve developer experience and release efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure successful and stable releases.
- Clarity & Communication: Act as the central point of contact for release status, risks, and timelines, keeping stakeholders informed at the right level of detail.
- Continuous Improvement: Run post-release reviews and drive corrective actions across teams.
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Release Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential
- 5+ years in release management, software engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and release management practices, including testing strategy, system integration, branching and versioning.
- Knowledge of configuration management including hardware configurations.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (eg Github, Buildkite, CLI tools).
- Skilled at managing multi-platform releases.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in release trade-offs.
- Good communication skills, comfortable working with engineers and presenting to leadership.
Desirable
- Experience in automotive, robotics, or AI industries.
- Experience managing system or bundle releases, including third-party software.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- BSc or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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.
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
In this role, you will be responsible for driving the definition, development, and delivery of Wayve’s L4 autonomous driving solutions. You will own key product initiatives from concept through deployment, aligning Wayve’s AV2.0-based approach with OEMs, operational partners, and various other stakeholders.
As a Product Manager, you will work cross-functionally with R&D, safety, validation, and commercial teams to shape a scalable, reliable, user-centric AV product strategy. Your role will be essential in translating cutting-edge technical innovation—particularly in embodied AI and end-to-end learning—into market-ready features and capabilities. You will champion our customers and work in the intersection of consumer and deep tech, particularly in human interactions with embodied AI.
Key responsibilities:
- Define and own the product roadmap for Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning with company strategy, customer needs, and regulatory frameworks.
- Work closely with design, system architects, software developers, validation teams, and safety experts to ensure delivery of safe and delightful customer experiences.
- Take full end-to-end ownership of AV feature development, from concept definition through implementation, validation, and deployment in production.
- Stay current with global AV trends, regulatory developments, and competitors to take the best product decisions.
Support verification & validationAct as the product lead in internal reviews and external engagements.
About you
In order to set you up for success as a Product manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.
Essential:
- Proven track record of technical product management experience, shipping products with a consumer mindset in a very technical domain.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Strong technical background in AI/ML, software engineering, robotics, or a related discipline.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving priorities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Desirable:
- Experience owning end-to-end delivery of AV features, including collaboration with engineering, systems, safety, and validation teams.
- Understanding of human-machine interaction (HMI), UX, or the broader robotaxi product
- Knowledge of generative AI techniques, LLMs, or Software 2.0 methods as applied to autonomous driving or large-scale simulation.
- Analytical, data driven
This is a full-time role based in our office in Sunnyvale. 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.
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