Tech Lead, Fleet Management Tools - job 1 of 2

As a Tech Lead at Wayve within our Fleet Management Tools, your main responsibilities include planning and designing features, collaborating closely with product and design teams, delivering high-quality software, and engaging in code reviews. You will also have the opportunity to research and prototype new solutions to validate your technical assumptions, ensuring that we stay innovative and forward-thinking in our approach.

To excel as a Tech Lead in Fleet Management Tools at Wayve, you should have strengths in languages and frameworks like React, Typescript, Rust, as well as familiarity with MUI for UI components and Actix Web for APIs. Understanding modern tools such as Bazel, K8s, and messaging protocols like MQTT is also crucial. A passion for self-driving technology and a solid foundation in collaborative work environments will set you up for success.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Wayve. As a Tech Lead in Fleet Management Tools, you will partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Engineers to ensure that every feature is user-driven and technically feasible. Regular meetings and discussions will provide a platform for sharing ideas, reviewing designs, and blocking roadblocks together.

Wayve offers a hybrid working policy, which allows you to balance time between our Sunnyvale office and remote work. With core working hours, you can collaborate with your team effectively while having the flexibility to manage your schedule. We believe that this balance fosters innovation, culture, and growth in our work environment.

At Wayve, we take pride in building a diverse and inclusive culture where every individual's unique skills and experiences are valued. For the Tech Lead position, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, aligning with our mission to create impactful solutions in the self-driving sector while fostering an equitable workplace for all.

Defining your hands-on experience with React is important. Discuss specific projects where you've utilized React to build user interfaces, emphasizing your approach to UX design and how you took feedback from both users and team members to iterate on your work.

Showcase your prioritization strategy by explaining how you assess the importance and urgency of each project. Discuss tools you use, such as project management software, and how you communicate priorities with your team to ensure everyone is aligned.

Explain your approach to fostering communication and collaboration across different roles such as Product Managers and Designers. Highlight your experience with regular check-ins, using collaborative tools, and maintaining open lines of feedback.

Be prepared to share a specific instance where you encountered conflict, outlining your approach to resolving it. Focus on your communication skills, empathy, and the solutions you implemented to ensure project progress.

Discuss the importance of thorough code reviews in maintaining high-quality software. Highlight specific strategies you use for conducting code reviews, such as checking for efficiency, security, and adherence to project guidelines.

Describe your mentoring approach, including how you adapt to the learning styles of others. Highlight your focus on providing constructive feedback, sharing resources, and encouraging hands-on learning through paired programming.

Discuss your philosophy around testing, emphasizing the importance of unit and integration testing in delivering reliable software. Share examples of how you integrated testing into your workflow to catch bugs early in the development cycle.

Provide your insights on the trends and innovations in AI for the automotive sector. Discuss how you see technology evolving and the impact it will have on companies like Wayve as we approach a future dominated by automated driving.

Share your genuine passion for Wayve's mission and values. Talk about how the company’s commitment to solving complex problems aligns with your personal values and how you can contribute to its innovative projects in the self-driving car industry.

Explain your approach to continuous learning, whether through online courses, attending conferences, or engaging in professional communities. Emphasize the importance of staying relevant in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how that benefits your team.