Pioneering the future of autonomous mobility
Dive into a career at Wayve, where we’re reshaping the future of mobility. Here, your unique skills and perspectives are crucial for solving some of today’s most complex engineering challenges, paving the way for a smarter, safer future.
Our mission and vision
Autonomy for a better world
We’re on a mission to reimagine autonomous mobility with embodied intelligence, aiming to lead the world into a new era of autonomy. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward, making mobility safer, smarter, and more accessible for everyone.
Our values
Discover a place where your contributions matter, where innovation is the norm, and where you’re part of something greater.
Big problems ignite us.
We perform at our best when complex challenges demand our deepest expertise. Where others see barriers, we lean into uncertainty and see opportunities for brilliant breakthroughs. We embrace the pressure, knowing it drives us to reach new heights and redefine what is possible.
Aim high. Stay humble.
We recognize we are tackling one of today’s hardest technological problems. We rise to the challenge by striving for excellence that stands the test of time. Yet our humility grounds us to keep learning and evolving our strategies, so we can pioneer Embodied AI for a smarter, safer world.
Back each other to deliver impact.
We see the opportunity for impact that we can each have towards our mission as a privilege, we own it with pride. We collaborate with each other beyond boundaries. We leverage our complementary strengths to deliver impact for our customers, partners and team. Humanity is core to who we are and how we build.
"Wayve is a place where you can build something new, informed by what you’ve done in the past – an exciting balance of experience and innovation."
Meet our People
Our Journey
February 2017
February 2017
Inception
Wayve was born in Cambridge as a ‘contrarian’ start-up looking to pioneer a better way to build self-driving car technology using deep learning and AI advances.
We received $2.5M in seed funding. Months later, we were the first team to use reinforcement learning to teach a car to lane follow with just 10 minutes of feedback.
July 2019
July 2019
Using deep learning to drive
Wayve is the first company to demonstrate an end-to-end learned driving system with complete vehicle control, powering a self-driving vehicle on UK public roads.
We raised a $20M Series A and opened our HQ in London with a fleet of autonomous electric vehicles.
March 2021
March 2021
Partnering in last-mile delivery
Wayve announces its first commercial partnerships with Ocado Group and Asda, two of the UK’s largest grocery retailers, to trial AV technology on last-mile urban delivery routes in London.
We launched our first fleet data collection pilot program with DPD, the UK’s leading parcel delivery firm.
February 2022
February 2022
Scaling deep learning for AVs
Wayve develops the first AI driving model that can generalize to different cities and different vehicle types.
We raise $200M in Series B funding and open a second office in Mountain View, California.
We extend our partnership with Microsoft to scale deep learning for AVs.
September 2023
September 2023
Embodied AI breakthroughs
Start the year by taking Bill Gates for a demo ride around London.
Introduce two breakthrough AI models for autonomous driving: GAIA-1 and LINGO-1, pioneering the first applications of natural language and generative AI in autonomous driving models.
May 2024
May 2024
Investment milestones
Announce a $1.05B Series C, led by SoftBank Group, with contributions from new investor NVIDIA and Microsoft.
Developing the first Embodied AIs product for automakers.
Uber invests in Wayve to put future Wayve-powered self-driving vehicles on the Uber network in multiple markets around the world.
Our benefits
At Wayve, we are dedicated to building a high-impact, mission-driven team where every person can thrive and make valuable contributions. Here’s how we support our employees.
Private healthcare
Choose our optional health insurance for comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
Mental health resources
Through Spill, you can access therapy and mental health support.
Competitive compensation
Our compensation package includes cash and equity, making you a true partner in our success.
Paid time off
Paid vacation, public holidays and additional leave programs, ensuring you have time to unwind.
Community and socials
Join clubs or attend team socials to connect over hobbies, sports, or just for fun.
Learning and development
Budgets for books, courses, and company-wide training to support your continuous growth.
Our approach
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We embrace new perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to develop products that cater to the diverse needs of the world. Wayve is filled with unique individuals, and our diversity is a catalyst for fresh ideas, driving impact and helping us solve the big problems.
We’ll strive to get it right, but we know the work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is a journey. We will continue to grow, learn & improve together.
Our commitments
We aim to build teams that reflect the diversity of the places where we operate.
Whether that’s through how we hire, and how our policies and practices support people to work with us, and thrive.
We aim to create a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Whether that’s through education to support stronger allyship or uplifting our Employee Resource Groups.
We support our people to inspire change.
Outside of Wayve, we want to drive positive change through our events, creating more opportunities in the communities we operate in through partnerships and volunteering.
Employee Resource Groups at Wayve
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, identity-focused communities initiated by our team members. They serve a dual purpose: fostering safe spaces for connection and dialogue and raising awareness of issues their community may face.
Neurodivergents at Wayve
This ERG is dedicated to supporting and building a community for those who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring this aspect of their identity. We offer a judgment-free zone for sharing experiences and discussing challenges, aiming to broaden understanding and empathy.
Women Who Code
Women Who Code fosters strong connections across teams, encourages the sharing of advice, and promotes collaborative problem-solving. Through our regular discussions, we explore the challenges and opportunities of being in technical roles, inviting allies to join us in advocating meaningful change at Wayve and in the broader tech community.
Asians at Wayve
This ERG provides a platform for people of Asian descent or those connected to Asian culture to share their experiences and challenges of working in a country that differs from their heritage. It’s a space for discussing our collective identity and fostering a better understanding of our cultural traditions.
Black Excellence Network
This ERG is dedicated to building a strong, supportive, and empowering community for Black employees at Wayve. BEN provides a space to connect, share experiences, and celebrate Black culture while fostering career growth and internal mobility. Through open discussions, mentorship, and events, we aim to amplify Black voices & embrace our diverse backgrounds.
