Triage Specialist

About the role

The role is that of a Triage Specialist at Wayve, a leading developer of Embodied AI technology. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and reliability of Wayve’s ADAS+ vehicle systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-level analysis on real-world run data
• Partner closely with Detective Engineers to learn and discover the root cause of an issue
• Partner closely with Triage Engineers to develop automated solutions
• Support the full issue lifecycle: identification, investigation, resolution, documentation, and reporting
• Accurately add metadata to the on-road interventions (i.e. Root Cause Labels, Jira Linking, Comments)
• Effectively use Wayve’s proprietary tooling
• Investigate complex or ambiguous runs that require deeper analysis or resolution
• Participate in regular standups to address emerging concerns, assign priorities, and adapt to process changes
• Deliver actionable feedback on triage tooling and suggest improvements to enhance usability and speed
• Contribute to process improvement and maintain a high standard of safety, efficiency, and rigor
• Accurately validate Triage automation bots

Requirements

• Previous experience in ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles or Testing
• Passion for Quality and Safety-first mindset
• Ability to learn and use a variety of internal tools and software platforms
• Comfort with technical terminology related to ADAS systems and software stacks
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional and time-zone-distributed teams
• Analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and bias-free problem-solving
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy, even over extended sessions
• Strong debugging, documentation, and investigation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Desirable

• Experience with issue tracking and configuration management (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with software development concepts: source control, requirements analysis, build pipelines
• Exposure to software release workflows and release testing practices
• Basic experience with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python)
• SQL/data analysis proficiency for deeper log review and trend analysis
• Experience with AV testing or robotics systems

Pay

The reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $115,600 to $137,300, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid).

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.