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Tech Lead - Autonomy Performance, Robotaxi

wayveLondon, United KingdomVehicle SW Engineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tech Lead - Autonomy Performance, Robotaxi is a full-time position based in London, United Kingdom, that suits an experienced technical leader interested in shaping the performance operating system for autonomous driving systems. This role operates within a hybrid working model and involves defining metrics, triage funnels, and release gates for a learned driving system.

Role Overview

The Tech Lead - Autonomy Performance, Robotaxi position involves owning and evolving the performance measurement framework for robotaxi deployments. The person in this role will build and run the end-to-end performance improvement loop, driving root-cause investigations and landing fixes across models, robot software, backend systems, and evaluation tooling.

Key Responsibilities

Own and evolve the autonomy performance measurement framework for robotaxi driving and pick-up/drop-off operations.
Build and run the end-to-end performance improvement loop to detect issues, triage, prioritize, and drive root-cause investigations.
Lead cross-functional execution across AV core, evaluation, robotics, robot software, and SRE teams without direct reporting authority.
Define and enforce performance release gates and regression detection for production deployments.
Remain hands-on in Python, C++, and SQL to accelerate debugging and unblock delivery.

Requirements

Demonstrated cross-functional engineering leadership steering complex delivery to production outcomes without direct line management.
Strong product and customer orientation connecting technical metrics to rider experience and launch readiness.
Autonomy or robotics performance debugging experience with real-world issues and time-series or real-time signals.
Technical foundations in learned systems or machine learning-driven robotics.
Production fluency in Python, C++, and SQL.
Experience owning or co-owning production releases to a fleet of robots or vehicles.
Familiarity with modern data and observability stacks used in autonomy programs.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
SQL
Looker
Databricks
Grafana
Simulation and evaluation tooling

Salary and Benefits

Salaries benchmarked annually against the market
Meaningful equity options
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working model with core hours
Learning and development budgets for training and conferences
Comprehensive health, dental, pension, and wellbeing benefits

About the Company

Wayve builds an embodied intelligence platform for autonomous driving, utilizing an end-to-end AI approach that enables vehicles to learn directly from real-world experience. The company operates main hubs in London, Sunnyvale, Yokohama, Herzliya, Vancouver, and Leonberg.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++SQLLookerDatabricksGrafana

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This role is based in London, United Kingdom, with a hybrid working model.

What programming languages are required?

Production fluency in Python, C++, and SQL is required.

Will I manage direct reports in this role?

No, this role requires leading cross-functional execution and aligning roadmaps without direct reporting authority.

Is visa sponsorship available?

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

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official wayve careers page.

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