Tech Lead, Ingestion Systems

Wayve - Sunnyvale, CA

Hiring: Tech Lead, Ingestion Systems Company: Wayve Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:43:14 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Airflow, Data Pipeline, GDPR, Machine Learning About the job Experience: •8+ years) in software engineering, specifically focused on developing and operating scalable, complex data pipelines, including at least 3+ years leading or architecting data engineering projects. Required Skills: •Play a pivotal role in Wayve's mission to revolutionise autonomous driving. Each day, our teams handle and process multiple petabytes of data collected from our fleet of autonomous vehicles and critical partner integrations. •Define and execute a strategic technical roadmap for enhancing and scaling data pipeline capabilities. •Drive innovation in pipeline architecture to support dynamic and evolving use-cases. •Pipeline Development & Innovation •Lead the design and implementation of advanced data pipeline features for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and distribution. •Normalise and unify multiple disparate data sources — including data ingested from external partners — into a consistent and optimised format tailored specifically for AI training and research needs. •Collaborate closely with robotics, ML engineering, and research teams to continuously enhance pipeline performance and functionality. •Develop robust interfaces and systems to reduce bottlenecks and improve reliability and scalability. Qualifications: •In order to set you up for success at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience. Compensation: •$276,100 - $293,800 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!