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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager, App SW - Embedded - **Company:** WAYVE LLC - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $252,500.0 - $298,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Middleware, Ethernet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, PCI Express, QNX (Software), Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Data Logging, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Yocto, Automotive Software, U-Boot, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=14522973cdb6519a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 8+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development, ideally with hands-on platform bring-up experience. * Strong proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python. * Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, ideally in geographically distributed or independent settings. * Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems (Yocto, systemd, bootloaders, device trees). * Familiarity with QNX and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments and the ability to configure and debug them on target hardware. * Experience with bring-up on automotive-grade SoCs (e.g., NVIDIA Orin, Qualcomm SA8295/SA8650, Renesas, TI). * Comfortable working with hardware debuggers, flashing tools, serial consoles, and board support packages (BSPs). * Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, SPI, I2C. * Hands-on experience integrating embedded platforms into CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks. Desired * Exposure to automotive verification environments (e.g., HIL systems, Vector toolchains, custom CI rigs). * Experience working in a safety-critical domain with an understanding of ISO 26262, boot-time determinism, and watchdogs. * Understanding of secure boot, OTA updates, and system-level cybersecurity topics. * Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Git, and artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory. ## Description We're seeking an exceptional technical leader to build and lead our US Application Engineering team, a high-impact group driving localisation and advancement of Wayve's autonomous driving technology for the US market. This is a unique opportunity to shape our AV capabilities in the US from the ground up. As one of the key managers, you'll lead the bring-up and early validation of our AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring seamless performance across diverse SoCs and operating systems., * Lead software bring-up on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride). * Build and lead an engineering team in the US, hiring and mentoring top talent. * Port and configure Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments. * Validate integration of drivers, middleware, and boot-time configurations. * Collaborate with Verification & Release teams to integrate hardware into CI/CD, HIL, and test infrastructure. * Partner with OEM and Tier 1 teams to resolve hardware-specific integration issues. * Enable system-level diagnostics, logging, and secure boot configuration. * Automate setup, flashing, health checks, and test execution on target hardware. ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Software defines the vehicle: Why customers and developers will love cars even more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1114-software-defines-the-vehicle-why-customers-and-developers-will-love-cars-even-more) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)