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Staff ML Engineer Gaia

As a Staff ML Engineer on Gaia, you will lead the training and improvement of large-scale video world models, contributing to model architecture, training strategies, and synthetic scenario generation. You will work closely with research, simulation, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end impact and provide technical leadership through mentorship and high engineering standards.

Wayve London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AV Core

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead the development of large-scale data curation and mining techniques, focusing on rare events and model introspection to enhance the robustness of automated driving systems. You will collaborate closely with research, simulation, and engineering teams to improve model performance and safety.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Senior Prototype Engineer

This role involves hands-on development, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced humanoid robot prototypes, focusing on electrical systems, cable assemblies, and test infrastructure. The engineer will lead failure analysis, create repair documentation, and improve build and test processes in a fast-paced R&D environment. Work spans the full hardware lifecycle, with close collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software teams to enhance reliability and manufacturability.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Hardware Integration and Development Engineer

This role involves integrating and validating electronics for humanoid robot end effectors and operator-worn interface devices. The engineer will bring up PCBAs, debug cross-disciplinary issues, and ensure reliable communication across sensors, compute platforms, and subsystems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. The position emphasizes hands-on hardware validation in a fast-moving robotics environment with close collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Validation Engineer II

This role involves designing and executing structured test procedures for robotic hardware systems, translating engineering requirements into measurable validation plans. The engineer will operate data acquisition systems, perform mechanical and electromechanical measurements, and generate detailed test reports to support development. They will also maintain lab operations, collaborate with systems owners and suppliers, and contribute to test rig fabrication and method development.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager will lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex robotics development projects across globally distributed teams. You'll coordinate cross-functional hardware and software efforts, drive accountability for scope, schedule, and risk, and ensure integrated delivery of next-generation humanoid systems. This role demands strong technical judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role focuses on defining, integrating, and verifying the software and autonomy systems for a humanoid robot platform. The engineer will translate operational needs into system requirements, manage cross-component interfaces, and lead verification across perception, navigation, planning, and controls—working closely with software teams and using ROS 2, simulation, and distributed systems. The position emphasizes architectural coherence, integration readiness, and system-level validation in real-world robotic applications.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Robotics Integration Engineer – End-Effectors & UMI

This role involves integrating and testing robotic end-effectors such as grippers, actuators, and sensors, ensuring they function reliably within humanoid robot systems. The engineer will build prototypes, design test rigs, conduct performance evaluations, and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures. They will work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to debug issues and provide feedback to development teams, using data to inform component selection and system improvements.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Firmware Engineer

The Firmware Engineer will develop and maintain embedded software for robot end effectors and operator interface devices, working at the intersection of hardware and software. Responsibilities include writing low-level firmware, integrating sensors and communication interfaces, bringing up new PCBs, and supporting calibration and fault detection systems. The role involves close collaboration with electrical and mechanical engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on industrial humanoid robotics.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Mechanical Engineer Tech Lead

This role involves leading the mechanical design of robotic end effectors for humanoid robots, from concept to production. The engineer will mentor a team, conduct design reviews, integrate mechatronic systems, and ensure designs are manufacturable and test-validated. Work spans rapid prototyping and production hand-off in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Lead – Agent Coding and Acceleration

This role involves building and leading a platform that enables AI coding agents to operate securely and efficiently within engineering workflows, from task initiation to deployment on humanoid robots. The focus is on creating robust verification systems, secure runtimes, and developer tooling that reduce reliance on human review while maintaining safety and code integrity. The position requires deep technical expertise in infrastructure, security, and AI integration across development, simulation, and production environments.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Software Controls Engineer

This role focuses on developing robust software systems to measure and evaluate control quality in humanoid robots, transforming subjective assessments into reliable, automated metrics. You'll build test infrastructure, CI integration, and fleet-wide performance dashboards using real robot data and simulation. The position emphasizes data pipelines, reproducible evaluation, and close collaboration with control engineers to ensure performance consistency across hardware and software releases.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Lead Technical Program Manager, Data

The Lead Technical Program Manager for Data will build and lead the TPM function, focusing on data platform, ingestion, pipelines, and enrichment. You'll partner with engineering leadership, drive flagship programs, and ensure data quality and throughput.

Wayve London, United Kingdom