Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer – Onboard Test Automation

Wayve

. Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems including OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing automated tests for embedded software systems, particularly on Linux or QNX platforms. Proficient in developing test frameworks and collaborating across software and hardware teams to enhance test coverage and system validation.

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Embedded Software TestingAutomated Test Development in Python or C++Hardware-In-The-Loop (HiL) ValidationContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) SystemsDebugging Complex System-Level Issues

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingEmbedded LinuxQNXPythonC++System ValidationIntegration TestingDebuggingTest Framework DevelopmentData Integrity Checking

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CI PipelinesBuildkiteSensor PipelinesRoboticsAutonomous Systems

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsSoftware SubsystemsMiddlewareIntegration PointsObservabilityIntermittent FailuresCompute Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and execute automated tests for onboard software subsystems including OS, middleware, sensors, and integration points
Validate software behavior on embedded hardware platforms within hardware-in-the-loop environments
Collaborate with software engineers to identify test gaps and build coverage for new and existing features
Debug and triage system-level issues across software and hardware boundaries
Enable developer self-service testing by contributing to CI pipelines and reusable test frameworks
Support expansion of test coverage by leveraging existing validation tests and shifting them earlier in the development cycle
Perform automated integration and system-level testing for embedded Linux or QNX software
Conduct hardware-in-the-loop validation across multiple compute platforms
Check sensor pipelines, middleware, timing, latency, data integrity, and dropped messages
Improve observability to make intermittent failures easier to reproduce and diagnose
Enable earlier validation of software changes to reduce risk during full-vehicle testing
Build test frameworks that improve developer velocity and confidence across Robot Software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience testing embedded software systems, ideally on Linux or QNX
Ability to develop automated tests in Python, C++, or a similar language
Hands-on experience with embedded hardware and hardware/software interactions
Ability to debug complex system-level problems using logs, metrics, and controlled experiments
Understanding of automation, integration testing, and system validation principles
Comfortable collaborating across software, hardware, and infrastructure teams
Experience with HiL environments, sensor or data pipelines, CI/CD systems such as Buildkite, robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time software would be valuable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
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