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Solution Architect

wayveLondon, United KingdomProduct & Delivery
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Solution Architect is a full-time hybrid position at wayve in London, United Kingdom, designed for professionals experienced in systems and software architecture for autonomous driving or vehicle systems. This role connects core autonomous driving technology with vehicle platforms of automotive partners.

Role Overview

The Solution Architect works at the boundary between the core AI Driver architecture and customer vehicle systems. The professional defines how software integrates with sensors, vehicle signals, middleware, and electronic control units while managing safety assumptions, timing, and data logging.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage technical architecture for customer vehicle integrations focusing on interfaces between software and partner systems.
Partner with Product Management to translate product requirements into clear technical specifications.
Convert ambiguous customer discussions into explicit ownership boundaries, interface contracts, and dependencies.
Work with Software Architects to assess feasibility and align integration needs with core architecture.
Coordinate with Validation Engineers to define integration test requirements.
Represent the company in technical discussions with automotive partners to keep teams aligned on architecture and risks.

Requirements

Systems and software architecture experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, embedded software, or vehicle systems.
Understanding of vehicle electronics and embedded systems including ECU integration, real-time execution, timing, diagnostics, and automotive technologies such as CAN, Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, or AUTOSAR.
Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers to translate customer needs into technical specifications and interface contracts.
Ability to collaborate effectively across product, software, hardware, safety, validation, and customer-facing teams.
Experience owning ambiguous technical problems independently and communicating architectural decisions through documentation and diagrams.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working within an automotive Tier 1 supplier or delivering automotive OEM integration projects.
Knowledge of generative AI, large language models, and transformer architectures.
Familiarity with end-to-end approaches to autonomous driving.
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, QNX, Adaptive AUTOSAR, DDS, SOME/IP, or custom automotive middleware.
Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, radar, IMU, and GNSS.

Skills and Tools

CAN
Automotive Ethernet
SOME/IP
AUTOSAR
Embedded Linux
QNX
Adaptive AUTOSAR
DDS
Cameras
Radar
IMU
GNSS

Salary and Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
Meaningful equity
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working and core hours
Learning and development budgets
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension, access to therapists, and wellbeing partnerships

About the Company

wayve builds embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely and develops an AI platform for autonomous driving. The company pioneers an end-to-end AI approach that enables vehicles to learn directly from real-world experience, scaling from L2 plus through to L4 automation.

How to Apply

Apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Solution Architect role located?

The role is based in London, United Kingdom, and utilizes a hybrid working model combining in-office collaboration and remote work.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates need systems and software architecture experience in ADAS, autonomous driving, embedded software, or vehicle systems, alongside understanding of vehicle electronics and automotive technologies like CAN, Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, or AUTOSAR.

Is visa sponsorship available?

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

What does the interview process look like?

The process includes an initial 30-minute recruiter call, a 1-hour hiring manager interview, 4 hours of deep-dive technical interviews, and a final 30-minute mission and values alignment interview.

What is the primary focus of the Solution Architect?

The focus is on software-vehicle interfaces, integration boundaries, technical specifications, validation-ready architecture, and program planning for customer vehicle integrations.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official wayve careers page.

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