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Robotics Generalist

wayveSunnyvale, California USAAV Engineering
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Salary
$209.7K – $266.8K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid · 3+ yrs
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Robotics Generalist is a full-time position located in Sunnyvale, California, focused on building embodied intelligence for autonomous vehicles, and it suits independent engineers with practical robotics and autonomy experience. Wayve employs this professional to help deploy its autonomous-driving stack safely across different vehicle platforms through hands-on system integration and platform bring-up.

Role Overview

The Robotics Generalist role sits within the Vehicle Generalization team at Wayve in Sunnyvale, California. The position involves solving practical controls, localization, odometry, and integration challenges so autonomous systems operate reliably in real-world environments. The employee works closely with controls, vehicle dynamics, measurement, integration, and application-engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Debug and stabilise new autonomous-vehicle platforms during bring-up and deployment.
Analyse telemetry, sensor data, logs, and vehicle behaviour to identify root causes.
Tune controls, localization, odometry, sensor fusion, and state-estimation systems.
Build metrics and tooling to understand vehicle-to-vehicle variability and generalisation.
Prototype fixes and debugging utilities in C++ and Python.
Support customer programmes through hands-on work at vehicle and customer sites.

Requirements

Highly proficient in C++ and comfortable using Python for analysis and prototyping.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on robotics, autonomy, or automotive experience.
Practical experience in controls, state estimation, localization, odometry, or sensor fusion.
Ability to diagnose complex integration issues using data, systems thinking, and direct platform interaction.
Willingness to work hands-on in Sunnyvale and travel domestically or internationally for customer and vehicle support.

Skills and Tools

C++
Python
Controls
Localization
Odometry
Sensor fusion
State estimation

Salary and Benefits

Salary range between $209.7K and $266.8K, benchmarked annually against the market.
Meaningful equity options.
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable.
Hybrid working model with extensive hands-on vehicle work.
Learning and development support.
Comprehensive location-dependent health, family, retirement, and wellbeing benefits.

About the Company

Wayve builds the leading AI platform for autonomous driving, pioneering an end-to-end AI approach that allows vehicles to learn directly from real-world experience. The company develops a mapless and hardware-agnostic AI platform that integrates with global OEM partners to support software evolution from L2+ through to L4.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

C++Python

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Robotics Generalist position?

The salary ranges from $209.7K to $266.8K and is benchmarked annually against the market.

Where is the job located?

The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, with hybrid working and required travel for vehicle and customer support.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 3 or more years of hands-on robotics, autonomy, or automotive experience.

Is visa sponsorship available for this role?

Yes, relocation support and visa sponsorship are provided where applicable.

What programming languages are required?

High proficiency in C++ is required, along with comfort using Python for analysis and prototyping.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official wayve careers page.

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