Latest AI Research Scientist Jobs

Tech Lead Assist - Robotaxi

This role involves designing and leading the technical architecture for a safety-critical Remote Assistance system that connects autonomous vehicles with human operators in real time. The focus is on low-latency data streaming, fallback mechanisms, and system reliability to support Wayve’s Robotaxi launch. The position requires deep expertise in real-time systems, cross-team leadership, and translating technical decisions into operational safety and product outcomes.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Engineering Manager, Runtime Platform, Robot Software

Lead a growing engineering team building the real-time runtime platform for an AI-driven autonomous driving system. Focus on system design, middleware, performance optimization, and observability to enable reliable, low-latency operation across diverse vehicle platforms. Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and OEM teams to scale the AI Driver to new embodiments.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Staff ML Performance Engineer (Compiler)

Optimise machine learning inference for edge accelerators and GPUs, focusing on efficient execution of large transformer models on low-power devices. Work across compilers, runtimes, kernels, and embedded deployment to deliver high-performance, reliable in-vehicle computing systems. Collaborate with model developers and contribute to technical roadmaps in an early-stage, high-impact environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Embedded Automotive Platforms Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software, SDKs, and hardware abstraction layers to enable autonomous driving systems to run consistently across diverse automotive platforms. Integrate core AV functions like inference, control, and localisation while minimising platform-specific customisation. Work across Linux and QNX systems, collaborating with hardware partners and cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable embedded solutions.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Technician

The role involves building, testing, and maintaining autonomous vehicle prototypes and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, with a focus on high-performance compute and sensor integration. You'll diagnose and repair hardware failures, support system commissioning, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve designs. The position emphasizes hands-on workshop work, technical problem-solving, and maintaining organized, reproducible processes in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Feature Owner, ADAS

As a Product Feature Owner for ADAS, you will take end-to-end responsibility for specific ADAS functionalities, ensuring they meet OEM requirements and align with internal capabilities. You will collaborate closely with OEMs, product teams, and engineering teams to define feature scope, set performance targets, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Test Engineer, Onboard Test Automation

Design and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems on embedded platforms, focusing on OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points. Work within hardware-in-the-loop environments to debug cross-layer issues and expand test coverage. Contribute to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks to enable developer self-service testing and accelerate development cycles.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer, Data

Design and build large-scale, distributed data transfer pipelines for petabyte-level sensor data from global partners, using Flyte, Kafka, and Azure. Develop reliable, observable systems with Terraform and Python, supporting Wayve's AI model training at scale through a hub-and-spoke data exchange architecture.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Staff ML Performance Engineer (Inference Optimisation)

As a Staff ML Performance Engineer, you will focus on optimizing machine learning inference for edge devices and GPUs, working on large transformer-based models. You will collaborate with model developers, profile and optimize the full inference stack, and contribute to technical roadmaps and tooling.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Tech Lead, Autonomy Performance - Robotaxi

This role involves defining and leading the autonomy performance function for Wayve’s Robotaxi system, focusing on translating real-world driving data into reliable metrics and driving cross-team execution to improve system performance. The Tech Lead will build a performance measurement framework, lead root-cause investigations, and ensure fixes are implemented across the stack. It is a hands-on technical leadership position with influence across multiple engineering domains in a mapless, AI-driven autonomous vehicle environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Forensics Engineer

Investigate on-road incidents and recurring issues in Wayve's autonomous vehicle stack using data analysis, simulation, and cross-functional collaboration. Identify root causes across hardware, software, and AI models, then develop automated workflows and playbooks to improve resolution speed and system performance. The role involves deep technical investigation, clear communication of insights, and contributing to a safety-first culture.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Feature Owner, ADAS

This role involves owning and delivering specific ADAS features from concept to production, ensuring alignment with OEM customer requirements and internal roadmaps. The Feature Owner will work closely with engineering and product teams to define specifications, set performance targets, and support testing and validation. Emphasis is placed on cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and maintaining a scalable, reusable feature architecture within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Wayve Alba / Scotland

Staff Security Engineer

This role involves leading endpoint and identity security systems within Wayve's internal platform (SPINE), deploying security tooling and automation, and closing systemic security gaps using data-driven improvements. The engineer will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security with compliance and policy. The position emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and proactive security engineering in a fast-paced AI-driven environment.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Solutions Architect

Act as a technical bridge between Wayve and automotive OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers, defining integration architecture for autonomous driving systems. Translate customer requirements into technical specifications, clarify interface boundaries, and ensure safe, scalable integration of AI-driven software into vehicle platforms. Work across software, safety, and validation teams in a fast-paced environment focused on mapless, AI-powered automation.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

System Integration Engineer

Integrates and brings up autonomous driving systems across internal and partner vehicles, working at the intersection of hardware and software. Leads multidisciplinary troubleshooting, system architecture, and development infrastructure for embodied AI in robotics and automotive contexts. Builds tooling and processes to accelerate reliable deployment from prototype to production.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent