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Robotics State Estimation and Control Generalist

Wayve
California
About Us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

Role Description

The Vehicle Generalization team within Robotics Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Robotics State Estimation and Control Generalist to ensure the successful integration, characterization, and stable operation of our autonomous driving software across a growing range of new vehicle platforms. This role is critical for the initial bring-up phases of new vehicle development programs (ADPs), requiring deep expertise in control systems, state estimation, and hands-on system troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be a generalist capable of quickly tackling complex, low-level robotics challenges on-site at our Sunnyvale location, working closely with Application Engineering and external customer teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Algorithm Refinement and Tuning: Refine, tune, and generalize controller, state-estimation (odometry, localization), and perception algorithms for performance and stability across various new vehicle platforms.
  • Platform Stability Ownership: Own the stability and performance of new vehicle platforms during the critical ADP bring-up phases, including on-vehicle debugging and integration work.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Application Engineering, Vehicle SoftwareIntegration, and Control teams to troubleshoot integration issues and provide expertise on the control stack.
  • Customer Program Support: Provide on-the-ground technical support for key customer programs (e.g., Nissan), which may require domestic and international travel.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a robotics or automotive context with hands-on robotic system characterization and system identification.
  • Core Robotics Expertise: Strong background and practical experience with control system design, state estimation (including odometry and localization), and sensor fusion.
  • Programming: Proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • System Thinking: Demonstrated strong robotics system thinking, enabling quick diagnosis and resolution of complex integration issues in dynamic environments.
  • Location/Travel: Willingness and ability to travel (domestic and international) for on-the-ground customer and vehicle support. Must be based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

  • Experience with automotive Drive-by-Wire (DBW) systems is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with mapping/navigation data and advanced odometry techniques.
  • Experience with data-driven development, including defining metrics, building tooling, and performing data analysis.
  • Experience with advanced control techniques, particularly where motion planning/control is influenced by or performed by a neural network.
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines for robotics development.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork skills.

Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.

At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

For more information visit Careers at Wayve.

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DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Posted 2026-05-09

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