Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve.
We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.
Here's what this particular role covers.
Your day-to-day
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance: execute scheduled servicing and inspections in accordance with manufacturer and internal guidelines.
- Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical faults using OEM documentation and advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Ensure vehicle readiness for high-visibility and public-facing demonstrations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, reliability, and functionality.
- Adhere to workshop safety practices and compliance standards, following risk assessments and regulations.
- Accurately record faults, repairs, and parts used with digital tools, maintaining up-to-date service logs.
- Communicate recurring issues or improvement suggestions to the Fleet Service Manager and Field Engineering teams.
- Act as a hands-on fleet expert and proactively engage with drivers to resolve issues and uphold a positive operational experience.
What you'll be working on
- Routine scheduled servicing and safety inspections on the full range of autonomous fleet vehicles
- Diagnosing and resolving automotive faults leveraging modern diagnostic tools
- Preparing vehicles for demonstrations, public events, and internal testing requirements
- Maintaining strict workshop safety and operational standards
- Using computer systems for job tracking, documenting maintenance, and reporting
- Providing feedback into ongoing fleet performance and improvement initiatives
You should apply if
- You hold relevant qualifications in automotive servicing, diagnostics, and repairs
- You have proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in an automotive servicing or fleet environment
- You possess strong diagnostic skills with OEM or third-party equipment
- You are familiar with mechanical and bodywork repairs using OEM repair manuals
- You are comfortable with computer systems for recording and tracking maintenance tasks (e.g., Word, Excel)
- You are comfortable collaborating with engineers, operations staff, and drivers
- You have a strong understanding of workshop safety and compliance standards
- You have a valid US driving license
Desirable- Experience working with vehicles equipped with ADAS or autonomous technology
- Understanding of AV fleet operational needs in a high-uptime environment
- Passion for emerging mobility technologies and willingness to learn new systems
Not ticking every box? That's totally okay! If you're passionate about autonomy and keen to learn, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.
This is a shift-based, full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA. The reasonably estimated salary ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, plus competitive equity. Actual compensation is based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
The Interview Process:
Our process is clear and respectful of your time:
- Initial call / recruiter screen (30 mins)
- Competency Interviews (fleet maintenance, technical discussion; 2 hours total)
- Deep-dive technical interviews (diagnostics, systems, in-depth skills; 1 hours total)
- Final interview: mission & values alignment (45 mins)
We'll always explain the format and work around your availability.
What's in it for you (Location dependant):
Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
A quick, honest note before you apply.
Wayve is not a mature, fully-structured place with the playbook already written. Much of how we work is still being written, and if you join, you'll help write it. That suits people who want real ownership more than people who need a settled structure from day one.
If that sounds like the kind of problem you want to spend your time on, we'd really like to hear from you.
