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Vehicle Performance Modelling Engineer, Robotics

wayveLondon, United KingdomAV Engineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an engineer who enjoys building virtual vehicle models and wants to shape simulation standards for autonomous driving in London. The Vehicle Performance Modelling Engineer position at Wayve involves creating simulation tools that improve vehicle performance and safety.

Role Overview

The Vehicle Performance Modelling Engineer position is based in London, United Kingdom, within Wayve's Vehicle Modelling team. This full-time role focuses on building virtual vehicle models that enhance simulation accuracy and vehicle handling. The work impacts simulation tools, evaluation frameworks, fleet metrics, and commercial partnerships across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Build virtual vehicle models leveraging data-driven and physics-based methods.
Compare models against on-road telemetry to execute correlation improvements.
Transform models into scalable software components with high performance and accuracy.
Coordinate and analyze track tests or external partner evaluations to boost model precision.
Share findings with product, robotics, and simulation teams.

Requirements

Experience building simulation algorithms and mathematical models for control systems, robotics, or vehicle dynamics.
Understanding of computational methods, classical mechanics, and numerical analysis.
Track record of validating simulation models using experimental data.
Ability to write clean code in C++ or Python.
Background in automotive, motorsport, or autonomous vehicle dynamics.
Familiarity with data-driven techniques or machine learning for modelling physical systems.
Knowledge of high-fidelity vehicle dynamics software such as CarSim, Dymola, or CarMaker.

Skills and Tools

C++
Python
CarSim
Dymola
CarMaker
Machine Learning
System Identification

Salary and Benefits

Salaries reviewed annually against market standards
Equity options
Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working arrangement
Learning and development budgets for training and conferences
Health insurance, dental coverage, and retirement plans
Enhanced parental leave and access to mental health support

About the Company

Wayve creates embodied intelligence and end-to-end AI software designed to enable vehicles to learn from real-world driving experience. The company aims to make autonomy universal through a mapless, hardware-agnostic platform that integrates with global automotive partners. Wayve operates major hubs globally, including London, and utilizes a hybrid work model.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page at Wayve.

Skills and tech stack

C++PythonCarSimDymolaCarMakerMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

Where is this role located?

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

What programming languages are required?

Candidates must be able to write production-quality code in C++ or Python.

What software tools are relevant to this position?

High-fidelity vehicle dynamics tools like CarSim, Dymola, and CarMaker are relevant to the role.

Is visa sponsorship available?

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

What does the interview process involve?

The process includes a recruiter screen, competency interviews with the hiring manager and domain experts, deep-dive technical interviews covering programming and system design, and a final mission and values alignment interview.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official wayve careers page.

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