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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Wayve's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 40% of Wayve's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wayve
- high 77 stale, 1 reposted of 169 open
- Hiring momentum
- 201 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wayve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wayve.
About this role
As an Automotive System Engineer at Wayve, you will design L2/L3 automotive systems based on the AV2.0 approach, collaborating with various teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with customer needs. Your role involves hands-on testing, system validation, and problem resolution, as well as coaching others on automotive-grade development practices. You will also engage with customers to represent the company's approach in collaborative projects.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wayve as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering, automotive development, or related fields
- Proven experience in defining and managing requirements for complex systems, preferably in ADAS or automated driving domains
- Proficiency in requirements management (e.g., Jama, DOORS) and system engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Enterprise Architect)
- Strong understanding of automotive systems, including sensors (cameras, radars, etc.), software integration, and vehicle dynamics
- Experience with system validation and troubleshooting in real-world conditions
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively
Nice to have
- Familiarity with automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF)
- Knowledge of AI and machine learning frameworks and experience with data and test driven development, incl. KPI generation and tracking
- Experience with software development for automotive applications, including experience in C/C++ and/or Python
- Experience with system-level validation of AI components, including edge-case scenario testing and robustness assessment
What you get
- Hybrid working policy combining office and remote work
- Competitive equity package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of team size or structure
- The role involves a significant amount of hands-on testing which may not suit all candidates
- The salary range is provided but is quite broad, which may indicate variability based on negotiation or experience
Summarised from Wayve's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wayve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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