Software Tech Lead, Simulation

As a Software Tech Lead, Simulation at Wayve, your role encompasses leading the technical direction of our simulation platform, enhancing both robot emulator fidelity and visual quality. You'll be responsible for setting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure high realism and reproducibility. This role will require collaboration across various teams to align technical dependencies and integrate critical machine-learned graphics subsystems into the simulation.

To thrive as a Software Tech Lead, Simulation at Wayve, you'll need a robust background in simulation, motion planning, and robotics, with at least 5 years of industry experience. Knowledge in modern C++ and Python is essential, as well as an understanding of systems engineering design principles. While experience in autonomous vehicles isn't mandatory, it is highly desirable, especially if you have experience in simulating vehicle dynamics or real sensors.

Your technical expertise is vital for the Software Tech Lead, Simulation role at Wayve. Proficiency in modern machine learning graphics techniques and software engineering will enhance your application. The combination of programming skills in Python and C++, along with experience in simulation and data-oriented design, aligns perfectly with our needs in driving innovation. Highlighting these skills in your application will showcase your potential impact on our simulation platform.

Yes! At Wayve, we recognize the importance of flexibility, and the Software Tech Lead, Simulation position operates under a hybrid work policy. This means you can blend your time in our Sunnyvale office with remote work, ensuring you maintain productivity while fostering connections and collaboration with the team.

Wayve thrives on a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusivity. As a Software Tech Lead, Simulation, you'll interact with passionate individuals who value collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to diversity not only enriches our work environment but ensures every team member's voice is heard. We're all about embracing new perspectives and learning from each other, which makes Wayve an exciting place to advance your career!

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've leveraged simulation technologies to solve complex problems in robotics. Discuss any techniques you used, such as motion planning or modeling sensor dynamics, and how these experiences will translate to the challenges you'll face at Wayve.

In your response, talk about the importance of understanding both the underlying theory and practical application of graphics techniques like NeRF and Gaussian Splatting. Explain how you would assess different integration methods to ensure optimal performance within Wayve's simulator.

It's crucial to address how you set KPIs and track them over time. Discuss any particular methodologies or frameworks you've implemented in your past roles to achieve high levels of realism in simulations, emphasizing the importance of consistent feature updates and validation processes.

Think back to a collaborative scenario where you facilitated a team discussion about technical decisions. Highlight your approach to encouraging input from all participants, synthesizing diverse viewpoints, and reaching a consensus that aligns with project goals, especially in relation to the nuances of simulation technology.

Expect to talk about analyzing existing architectures, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing best practices for scalable software design. Reference specific experiences where you successfully improved scalability and performance in previous projects, showing your ability to balance efficiency and resource management.

Discuss your familiarity with C++ standards (11, 14, 17, 20) and how they enable improved performance, maintainability, and scalability in software projects. Highlight specific instances where you've utilized new features and constructs in previous roles relevant to simulation or robotics to demonstrate their impact.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to describe a simulation-related challenge you faced in your career. Highlight your analytical reasoning, technical expertise, and project outcomes to illustrate your problem-solving abilities and how they would benefit Wayve.

Focus on communication strategies, setting clear timelines, and maintaining ongoing progress updates throughout projects to manage stakeholder expectations effectively. Discuss specific experiences where you successfully navigated technical discussions with various stakeholders to align project goals.

Mention your experience with programming environments like VSCode or JetBrains and any tools relevant to simulation tools or machine learning, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Discuss how these tools enhance your productivity and ability to deliver high-quality software.

Express your thoughts on emerging technologies in machine learning and AI, including advancements in realistic modeling and simulation environments. Share insights on how keeping pace with these trends will position Wayve as a leader within the industry and influence your role as a Software Tech Lead.