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[/company/wayve](/company/wayve)[Wayve](/company/wayve)
# Staff Software Engineer - OS, Robot Software at Wayve

Department: Vehicle SW Engineering

Compensation

$275,000 – $293,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Sunnyvale, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Oct 5, 2026

## Description

Wayve is hiring an embedded software engineer to build and maintain reliable Linux and QNX platform software, kernels, device drivers, and high-throughput IPC middleware for autonomous-vehicle development fleets. The role involves developing C and C++ software, diagnosing performance and reliability issues, improving diagnostics and observability, and collaborating with product, hardware, and engineering stakeholders. It is based in one of Wayve’s hybrid-working hubs and includes health insurance, dental coverage, equity, relocation support, and visa sponsorship where applicable.

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