Technical Lead, Build and Release

As a Technical Lead at Wayve, you will oversee the development of software development and release systems for our autonomous driving technology. This includes designing tools to improve developer productivity, mentoring engineers, and driving the adoption of best practices in software release management. Your role will also involve improving CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient software delivery.

To qualify for the Technical Lead position at Wayve, candidates should have 7+ years experience in software engineering, specifically in software release management and developer tools. Familiarity with CI/CD systems and Infrastructure-as-Code is essential, and experience with large-scale, distributed systems, particularly in the automotive or autonomous driving sector, is highly desirable.

Wayve is proud of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. We foster a culture that respects and values different perspectives, regardless of individual backgrounds. This dedication creates an environment where every team member can contribute to their fullest potential, driving innovation and collaboration within our Technical Lead and broader teams.

Candidates for the Technical Lead role at Wayve should be adept with technologies including CI/CD systems and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure is beneficial, along with additional programming skills in Rust, C++, and JavaScript to enhance system development.

At Wayve, a Technical Lead can expect a dynamic career path that emphasizes both technical leadership and mentorship. Opportunities for growth may include advancement to higher leadership roles in engineering, architecture positions or branching into product management, all while contributing to cutting-edge projects in autonomous technology.

When answering this question, highlight specific CI/CD tools you've worked with, any metrics you improved through your implementations, and how these systems contributed to the overall efficiency of the software development lifecycle.

Discuss your methodology for identifying pain points in the software development process. Mention how you would gather feedback from developers and share examples of previous success in implementing tools that have improved productivity.

Share your experience in providing constructive feedback, setting achievable goals, and creating a knowledge-sharing culture. Discuss specific instances where your mentorship has positively impacted team performance and morale.

Explain your approach to backlog prioritization, how you assess the impact of technical debt, and specific strategies you utilize to manage it effectively without hindering the team's ability to deliver quality results on time.

Illustrate the importance of cross-team collaboration by discussing how you facilitate communication between engineering, QA, and product teams. Share examples of successful collaborative projects and the outcomes achieved.

Provide insight into your conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing the importance of open communication, understanding differing perspectives, and mediation techniques that help create a focused work environment.

Select a recent challenge relevant to the role and detail the steps you took to resolve it. Highlight the skills you utilized, the collaboration involved, and the result of your efforts as a demonstration of your problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss your top practices, such as thorough testing, clear definitions of release criteria, stakeholder involvement, and the importance of having rollback strategies in place. Provide examples from previous experiences.

Share how you prioritize your learning through attending workshops, engaging in online courses, reading relevant literature, and participating in professional communities. Mention specific technologies you're excited about.

Detail your hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible. Discuss how you've applied these in your previous roles to streamline deployments and enhance infrastructure management.