Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer (Onboard Test Automation)

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

Benefits

• Private healthcare: Choose our optional health insurance for comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off: Paid vacation plus public holidays and additional leave programs, ensuring you have time to unwind.
• Mental health resources: Through Spill, you can access therapy and mental health support.
• Community and socials: Join clubs or attend team socials to connect over hobbies, sports, or just for fun.
• Competitive compensation: Our compensation package includes cash and equity, making you a true partner in our success.
• Learning and development: Budgets for books, courses, and company-wide training to support your continuous growth.- In order to set you up for success as an Embedded Software Test Engineer at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience:
• Proven ability to debug and triage complex issues across system layers
• Experience working with embedded hardware platforms and understanding hardware/software interactions
• 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
• Understanding of software testing principles, including automation, integration testing, and system validation
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages for test development and automation
• Experience testing embedded software systems, ideally on Linux or QNX-based platforms
• Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time software environments
• Experience working with CI/CD systems (e.g., Buildkite) and test pipeline integration
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing environments
• Familiarity with sensor systems or data pipelines (e.g., camera, radar, or similar)