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Field Engineer

Wayve · Japan

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Wayve's roles stay open a median of 76 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
40% of Wayve's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Wayve
high
165 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
2026-10-23

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

The Field Engineer at Wayve is responsible for diagnosing and resolving vehicle software and hardware issues to maintain fleet operations. This role involves rapid fault triage, effective communication with global teams, and adherence to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced environment. The engineer will also participate in on-call rotations and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within Fleet Operations.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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

  • Strong understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software and hardware fault triage, and repair processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly, meeting strict SLAs (5-minute response time)
  • Capable of working closely with global teams, providing clear technical updates
  • Deep understanding of safety protocols, incident management, and adherence to operational procedures
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including participation in on-call rotations and weekend coverage as needed
  • Familiarity with diagnostic tools, software monitoring platforms, and ticketing systems

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline
  • Knowledge of ADAS on-road testing, safe vehicle-operation procedures, and relevant safety or high-voltage/EV certifications
  • High-voltage/EV certification and practical experience diagnosing EV systems
  • Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset; able to identify recurring vehicle issues and improve repair processes
  • Japanese language ability: JLPT N2 or above

Worth weighing

  • The role requires working weekends and on-call rotations
  • Employment is contingent upon passing training, pre-employment checks, and ongoing drug/alcohol testing
  • The position is on-site in Tokyo and Yokohama, which may limit remote work options

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Listed by Wayve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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