Principal Application Software Engineer - Relocation to Tokyo at Wayve

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead bring-up and early validation of Wayve’s AI software stack on customer hardware platforms (e.g. NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride).
- Port, configure, and validate Linux-based systems, QNX, and Adaptive AUTOSAR environments for target SoCs.
- Integrate and test drivers, middleware, boot configurations, and device trees; implement secure boot and diagnostics.
- Collaborate with Verification, Release, OEMs and Tier‑1 partners to resolve integration issues and enable CI/CD/HIL test flows.
- Develop automation for flashing, setup, health checks and test execution on target hardware.
- Contribute to test infrastructure, logging, and system-level monitoring to support reliable validation.

Requirements:
- 8+ years’ experience in embedded or automotive software development with hands-on platform bring-up experience.
- Strong C/C++ skills plus shell scripting (Bash) and Python for automation and tooling.
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux, bootloaders, device trees, Yocto/systemd, and familiarity with QNX/AUTOSAR.
- Experience with automotive SoCs, debugging tools, board bring-up, and interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C).
- Proven ability to work with OEMs/Tier‑1s and integrate hardware into CI/CD and HIL environments.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills; willingness to relocate and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

The engineer will be responsible for executing software bring-up and early validation of the AI software stack on customer hardware platforms, ensuring performance across various SoCs and operating systems. Key tasks include porting and configuring Linux/QNX/AUTOSAR environments, integrating drivers, and collaborating with verification teams for smooth integration.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in embedded or automotive software development, ideally with platform bring-up experience, and strong proficiency in C/C++, Bash, and Python. Deep understanding of embedded Linux systems and familiarity with automotive-grade SoCs and debugging tools are essential.

Key skills

• C/C++ — in 11 other listings on The Stack
• Bash — in 107 other listings on The Stack
• Python — in 1200 other listings on The Stack
• Linux — in 151 other listings on The Stack
• QNX — in 8 other listings on The Stack
• Adaptive AUTOSAR — in 4 other listings on The Stack
• SoC Bring-up — in 2 other listings on The Stack
• NVIDIA Drive — in 3 other listings on The Stack
• Qualcomm Ride
• CI/CD
• HIL
• System Diagnostics
• CAN
• Ethernet
• PCIe
• I2C

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

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Frequently asked questions about Wayve

Is this Principal Application Software Engineer - Relocation to Tokyo role still open?

It was posted on 2026-03-25. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Wayve's site before applying.

Does Wayve offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Wayve's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Germany.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: C/C++, Bash, Python, Linux, QNX, Adaptive AUTOSAR, SoC Bring-up, NVIDIA Drive, Qualcomm Ride, CI/CD, HIL, System Diagnostics, CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C.