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- Champion our customers, bringing a consumer mindset to complex technical decisions and keeping the user experience central to product definition, prioritisation and delivery.
- Work closely with R&D, design, system architects, software developers, safety, validation and commercial teams to align priorities, resolve trade-offs and deliver safe and delightful customer experiences.
- Support verification and validation activities, helping teams assess features against product requirements and the intended customer experience.
- Act as the product lead in internal reviews and external engagements, aligning OEMs, operational partners and other stakeholders on product direction and delivery.
- Stay current with global autonomous driving trends, regulatory developments and competitors, using these insights to inform product decisions.
What you'll be working on:- Defining and owning the product roadmap for Level 4 autonomous driving features, aligning company strategy, customer needs and regulatory frameworks.
- Taking full end-to-end ownership of key product initiatives, from concept definition through development, implementation, validation and deployment in production.
- Translating Wayve's AV2.0-based approach, particularly embodied AI and end-to-end learning, into scalable, reliable, market-ready features and capabilities.
- Shaping how people interact with embodied AI, working at the intersection of consumer products and deep technology to make autonomous driving experiences user-centric.
You should apply if:- You have a proven track record in technical product management, shipping products with a consumer mindset in a highly technical domain.
- You bring a strong technical background in AI/ML, software engineering, robotics or a related discipline.
- You communicate clearly in writing and in conversation, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- You're comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments and can adapt as priorities evolve.
- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science or a related field.
- Ideally, you've owned the end-to-end delivery of autonomous driving features, partnering with engineering, systems, safety and validation teams.
- An understanding of human-machine interaction (HMI), user experience (UX) or the broader robotaxi product would be valuable.
- Knowledge of generative AI techniques, large language models (LLMs) or Software 2.0 methods applied to autonomous driving or large-scale simulation would also be a plus.
- An analytical, data-driven approach to product decisions would be valuable.
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.
How we work - Locations & Flexible Working:Our main hubs are in London, Sunnyvale, Yokohama, Herzliya, Vancouver and Leonberg. We operate a hybrid working model that combines in-person collaboration in our dedicated office spaces with focused time working remotely. This gives our teams the connection and energy of working together, alongside the flexibility to do their best work in a way that fits their lives.
The Interview Process:Our process is clear and respectful of your time:
- Initial call / recruiter screen (30 minutes)
- Competency Interviews (Hiring manager; 30 minutes)
- Deep-dive technical interviews (Product sense, Data & Metrics, System Design, Ridehail Business interview; 4 hours)
- Final interview: mission & values alignment (45 minutes)
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
• Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
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.
