Applied Science Manager - Embodied AI
Wayve
About this role
The Applied Scientist Manager will lead and grow a cross-functional research team in Wayve’s Science department, advancing embodied AI and autonomous driving capabilities. The role balances hands-on ML research (approximately 50% individual contribution) with people leadership, hiring, and team development. The manager will drive execution of research programs, ensure alignment with product and engineering partners, and help translate research into production-ready systems.
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About Wayve
firststage.coFirst is an AI-powered hiring platform that helps companies automate recruiting with intelligent candidate screening, fair assessments, and a strong focus on world-class candidate experience. The product includes AI pipeline management and hiring workflows to surface top talent, reduce bias, and cut down administrative work for recruiters. Designed for industry-leading teams, First integrates quickly and can be deployed in minutes with options tailored to scaling organizations.
Recent company news
The New York TimesWayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion
3 weeks ago
CNBCNvidia, Microsoft back self-driving firm Wayve as it hits $8.6 billion valuation
3 weeks ago
Automotive NewsGlobal tech firms flock to Japan for robotaxis in Nissan-Uber-Wayve deal, Nuro trials
5 days ago
MSNDriverless car firm Wayve bags £1.1bn investment to help launch on UK roads
19 hours ago
Microsoft SourceAI that drives change: Wayve rewrites self-driving playbook with deep learning in Azure
Jan 8, 2026
About Wayve
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$170k – $221k
per year
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