Software Tech Lead, Scenario Technology - job 1 of 2

As a Software Tech Lead at Wayve, your primary responsibilities involve building and optimizing backend services that enhance data processing and scenario management. You will design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, develop CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with different teams, including machine learning engineers, to streamline workflow efficiencies for our autonomous vehicle models.

To qualify for the Software Tech Lead position at Wayve, candidates must possess a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field, along with over 7 years of software engineering experience. A solid track record in cloud technologies, CI/CD tools, backend programming, and database management is essential. Experience within the autonomous driving sector is a plus, but not mandatory.

Yes, Wayve offers a hybrid working policy for the Software Tech Lead role, allowing you to balance time working collaboratively in the office in Sunnyvale with periods of remote work. This flexibility aims to enhance both innovation and team relationships while respecting individual work preferences.

The Software Tech Lead at Wayve will work on exciting projects that involve developing scalable infrastructure for scenario generation and validation of self-driving models. You'll handle complex challenges that include optimizing data pipelines and implementing automated tools that ensure the reliability and efficacy of our autonomous vehicle operations.

Wayve fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are valued. The team strives for excellence while maintaining a humble approach to continuous learning and development. The Software Tech Lead will find a supportive environment that encourages innovative problem-solving and teamwork in tackling challenges in the autonomous driving field.

To effectively answer this question, discuss specific projects where you have deployed cloud infrastructure, mentioning platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Highlight how your expertise in managing cloud services has contributed to scalable solutions and the successful completion of team projects, particularly relating to automated driving systems.

When addressing this question, share detailed examples of how you’ve set up CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Kubernetes. Explain any challenges you faced during implementation, how you overcame them, and the impact of those practices on deployment reliability in past projects.

Be sure to enumerate the backend programming languages you are skilled in, such as Python, Go, or Java. Discuss specific instances where you have developed backend services, focusing on the outcomes achieved and any frameworks or tools you leveraged to enhance your work.

This question allows you to demonstrate your understanding of database management. Talk about your experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, emphasizing techniques you've used to optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing, especially in the context of scenario data for autonomous vehicles.

Focus on your strategies for facilitating collaboration, such as regular check-ins, shared documentation, or using tools that enhance communication. Provide examples of how you’ve navigated challenges while working with teams of diverse skill sets to effectively integrate solutions in your previous roles.

Discuss specific automation tools that you’re proficient with, such as Bash scripting or Terraform. Explain how these tools play a crucial role in streamlining your workflows, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality code during development and deployment phases.

Share a specific example detailing the technical challenge you faced, the steps you took to resolve it, and how that solution improved project outcomes. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to apply innovative techniques in your solution.

Relate your understanding of scenario generation, describing its importance in validating self-driving models. Discuss any experience you have in working with tools designed for scenario creation or evaluation and how you envision contributing to it at Wayve.

Share your methods for staying updated, such as following industry news, participating in webinars, or being active in relevant communities. Discuss any recent developments in AI that excite you and how they can influence your work at Wayve.

For this question, reflect on Wayve's mission and values, conveying your enthusiasm for working in an innovative company that prioritizes diversity and progress. Express how your skills and vision align with the company’s goals, and what you hope to contribute to their mission in autonomous driving.