Technical Lead, Search & Index
Wayve
About this role
Wayve is hiring a Technical Lead for the Search & Indexing team to advance indexing and retrieval capabilities for a large multimodal driving dataset. The role will influence architecture and product direction for the next-generation indexing stack and work closely with cross-functional teams. The position is based in Sunnyvale within a fast-paced, growth-oriented engineering environment that values pragmatic decision-making and rapid delivery.
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About Wayve
wayve.aiWayve is a UK-founded autonomous driving company developing "embodied AI" — end-to-end learning systems that enable vehicles to perceive, reason and act in complex, dynamic environments. Their camera-first, data-driven approach trains neural policies from real-world driving and simulation to scale capability across locations and vehicle platforms rather than relying on hand-engineered, map-heavy rules. Wayve builds software for both advanced driver assistance and full automated-driving applications, emphasizing adaptability and continual learning. They work with OEMs and fleet partners to commercialize scalable autonomy for real-world deployment.
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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
$171k – $229k
per year