# Hardware Engineer - Company: [Wayve]() - Location: Sunnyvale, California USA - Team: Hardware & Supply Chain - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: March 30, 2026 ## Job description ## **The Role** We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to join our Hardware team and play a key role in developing next-generation autonomous driving compute platforms. This role focuses on low-level electronics design, embedded systems, and high-performance compute integration translating autonomy requirements into robust, scalable hardware systems. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge computing platforms, collaborating across hardware, software, and systems teams to design, bring up, and validate mission-critical electronics that enable embodied AI. ## **Key Responsibilities** * Design and develop embedded electronics systems for autonomous driving applications * Architect and implement compute platforms for ML workloads * Collaborate with software and autonomy teams to optimize hardware for performance, reliability, and scalability * Own board-level design, bring-up, validation, and debugging across hardware and software boundaries * Develop high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, and related technologies in an automotive environment * Work with mechanical engineering teams to design robust electronics hardware * Lead schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and signal integrity considerations * Create design and product specification documentation for electronics hardware * Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design robustness and production readiness ## **About You** ### **Essential:** * 7+ years of experience in electronics or embedded systems design * Strong experience with board-level design, bring-up, and debugging * Deep understanding of embedded systems and compute architectures * Experience with high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, USB) * Strong debugging skills across hardware and software systems * Familiarity with Linux-based systems and embedded environments * Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python) * Ability to architecture and analyze complex systems * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field ## **Desirable Experience** * Experience designing hardware for AI/ML workloads or high-performance computing systems * Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed PCB design * Knowledge of networking systems and protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.) * Experience with firmware or low-level software development (bootloaders, drivers, BSPs) * Familiarity with NVIDIA and Qualcomm SoC applications * Experience working with contract manufacturers and scaling hardware to production * Autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other safety-critical system experience This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $185,800 to $247,800, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. ## Apply [Apply on Wayve]() Canonical job page: