Embedded Software Engineer​/Tech Lead; Onboard Test Automation

Requirements

• Experience testing embedded software systems, ideally on Linux or QNX-based platforms
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• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages for test development and automation
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• Experience working with embedded hardware platforms and understanding hardware/software interactions
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• Proven ability to debug and triage complex issues across system layers
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• Understanding of software testing principles, including automation, integration testing, and system validation
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• (Desirable) Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing environments
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• (Desirable) Familiarity with sensor systems or data pipelines (e.g., camera, radar, or similar)
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• (Desirable) Experience working with CI/CD systems (e.g., Buildkite) and test pipeline integration
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• (Desirable) Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time software environments

• As an Embedded Software Test Engineer / Tech Lead at Wayve, you will play a key role in validating onboard software systems before they reach full-vehicle testing
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• You’ll work across a range of embedded compute platforms and operating systems to ensure software is reliable, integrated, and ready for real-world deployment
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• This is a high-impact role where your work directly improves software quality and enables faster iteration across multiple teams
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• You’ll help scale testing by building automated tests and empowering developers to validate their work earlier in the development cycle
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• Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems (OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points)
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• Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop environments
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• Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and build coverage for new and existing features
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• Debug and triage system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries
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• Enable developer self-service testing by contributing to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks
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• Support expansion of test coverage by leveraging existing validation tests and shifting them earlier in the development cycle