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Technical Lead Manager, Synthetic Data

wayveLondon, United KingdomSimulation, Evaluation, Validation
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead · 5+ yrs
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced machine learning leader with a strong background in generative modeling who wants to guide a simulation team in London. The Technical Lead Manager, Synthetic Data position at Wayve involves directing synthetic data initiatives to reduce on-road data collection dependencies for autonomous driving systems.

Role Overview

As the Technical Lead Manager for Synthetic Data at Wayve in London, you will lead a team of machine learning engineers and applied scientists. Your focus will be on turning generative world models into a production engine for training-grade experience. You will oversee algorithmic design, manage direct reports, drive inference optimization, and ensure generated data integrates seamlessly into the broader autonomous driving training stack.

Key Responsibilities

Define approaches to generative world model generation, system design of the synthetic data pipeline, and controllability engines with a focus on efficiency and quality.
Align with driving-model owners, evaluation teams, and safety teams to ensure the utility and scalability of generated data.
Mentor teammates, review experimental designs, pull requests, and ablation write-ups while conducting regular one-on-ones.
Architect the technical direction for post-training and conditioning world models for rig transfer, pose transfer, and controllability.
Drive inference optimization such as distillation, few-step sampling, KV caching, and step count to maximize throughput and yield.
Grow, structure, and hire for a resilient team of ML engineers while fostering an inclusive culture.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in machine learning engineering or applied research with a track record of training and shipping neural networks.
At least 4 years of people management experience, including direct reports and cross-functional project ownership.
Deep knowledge of generative modeling applied to video or other high-dimensional temporal data.
Hands-on experience with video, generative, or world models.
Working knowledge of cameras and 3D geometry.
Evidence of closing the loop by taking generated data into a trained downstream model and measuring impact.
Experience operating generation or training at real scale with multi-GPU jobs and workflow orchestration.
Strong Python and PyTorch engineering fundamentals.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
Generative modeling (diffusion, flow matching, autoregressive, VAEs)
Video generation and novel-view synthesis
3D geometry and multi-camera rigs
Multi-GPU workflow orchestration

About the Company

Wayve builds embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely and develops the leading AI platform for autonomous driving. The company pioneers an end-to-end AI approach enabling vehicles to learn directly from real-world experience without hand-coded rules or pre-mapped environments. Its mapless and hardware-agnostic AI platform integrates with global OEM partners to unlock advanced automation levels from L2 plus through L4.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchDiffusionFlow MatchingAutoregressiveVAEsMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary mission of the Synthetic Data team?

The team aims to dramatically reduce dependency on expensive and time-consuming on-road data collection by turning generative world models into a production engine for training-grade experience.

Where is this role located?

This role is located in London, United Kingdom.

How many years of ML experience are required?

The role requires 5 or more years of experience in machine learning engineering or applied research.

How many years of management experience are needed?

Candidates must have 4 or more years of people management experience, including direct reports and cross-functional project ownership.

What technical frameworks and languages are expected?

Strong Python and PyTorch engineering fundamentals are required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official wayve careers page.

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