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. 

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs.

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements
• Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate on B2B solutions, focusing on customization and integration needs for enterprise clients
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development: TS/Node (required)
• Direct experience with GCP and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact
• Preferred: Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Preferred: Proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The role 

As Wayve rapidly scales, our IT team plays a crucial role in keeping our employees productive and our operations efficient. We’re looking for an IT Support Engineer (TC2) to support the day-to-day IT needs across our Japan offices. This is a full-time, on-site role, with flexibility required to support each of our 3 offices as needed. You’ll be a hands-on, first-line problem solver—supporting everything from laptop configuration to meeting room A/V to network troubleshooting. You’ll also support joiner/mover/leaver processes, including onboarding and off-boarding tasks.

This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow their skills while contributing to cutting-edge work in autonomous vehicle development.

Key responsibilities

End-User Support

• Provide timely support for laptops (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and escalate as needed.
• Manage onboarding and off-boarding tasks, including account provisioning and hardware setup when needed.

IT Systems & Tools

• Maintain and monitor endpoint management systems (e.g., MDM, patching, asset inventory).
• Assist in configuring and maintaining core business tools (e.g., GSuite, Slack, Jira, …).
• Help with access control and identity systems (SSO, MFA, user permissions).

Network & Infrastructure Support

• Support basic network troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, VPN, wired connectivity) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Help manage and maintain meeting room A/V equipment, including Google Meet and Teams rooms.
• Provide on-site support across Japan offices as needed (3 offices).

Documentation & Process

• Contribute to internal IT documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Log and track tickets using the internal IT ticketing system (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with IT, Security, and Facilities teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Help support company-wide IT initiatives and system rollouts as needed.

About you  

In order to set you up for success as an IT Support Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.  

Essential 

• 5 years + of professional experience in an IT support or systems administration role
• Familiarity with macOS
• Empathetic and service-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to identity platforms (e.g., Okta, Google Workspace, Azure AD).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and ITSM workflows.
• JLPT N1 required (or equivalent business-level fluency) in Japanese, written and spoken.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required

Desirable 

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with endpoint management tools (e.g., Kandji, Intune, …).

This is a full-time role based in our office in Tokyo, Japan.  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.  

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.   

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.