Field Engineer
Wayve Leonberg, GermanyEst. Est. EUR 60,000–80,000 / yearMid
Estimated range based on role, country and industry — not published by the company.
Key requirements
- Compliance
Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve.
We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.
Here’s what this particular role covers.
🛠️ About our Fleet Operations Engineering Teams
Our Fleet Operations Engineering team ensures the seamless operation, reliability, and safety of our autonomous vehicle fleet. As a vital part of the business, the team is responsible for rapid fault diagnosis, vehicle support, and process optimisation in high-impact environments. Field Engineers work closely with global teams, driving efficiency through hands-on technical problem-solving and collaboration.
🧠 Your day-to-day
Diagnose and resolve vehicle software and hardware faults onsite to maintain fleet uptime
Perform rapid, structured fault triage, ensuring a 5-minute response time
Follow standardised diagnosis and repair protocols, maintaining efficiency and compliance
Collaborate with global field engineering colleagues to coordinate technical support and escalate issues
Communicate clearly with the Field Engineering Lead regarding repair progress and shift handovers
Participate in on-call rotations and provide technical coverage across multiple regions
Maintain strict adherence to safety and compliance standards for all repairs
Support ongoing improvements by identifying issues and providing actionable feedback
🧩 What you’ll be working on
Performing onsite diagnostics and repairs to keep the autonomous fleet operational
Delivering rapid technical support and fault resolution under defined SLAs
Collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenging issues
Ensuring proper documentation and communication for smooth transitions between shifts and locations
Enhancing operational processes and contributing feedback for continuous improvement
Adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and compliance standards
Using platforms like Datadog, Mender, and JIRA for monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting
Participating in a shift rota and on-call schedule, covering weekends and multiple time zones
🙌 You should apply if
You hold a full German driving license
You have strong experience in vehicle diagnostics, fault triage, and repair—preferably in automotive, fleet operations, or ADAS technology
You excel at troubleshooting and resolving technical issues quickly (meeting strict SLAs)
You communicate clearly and collaborate well with global and cross-functional teams
You are rigorous about safety, incident management, and compliance to operational procedures
You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments and are flexible for on-call/weekend shifts
You are familiar with diagnostic tools, software monitoring platforms (e.g., Datadog, Mender), and ticketing systems like JIRA
You are fluent in both English and German
Desirable
Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field
Knowledge of ADAS testing, safe vehicle-operation procedures, and high-voltage/EV certification
High-voltage/EV experience and practical diagnostic skills with electric vehicles
Experience identifying recurring issues and improving operational processes for safety and efficiency
Additional Requirements:
Shift rota: Monday–Sunday (weekend work required); shifts 06:00–15:00 or 13:00–22:00
On-site at our office in Leonberg
Must disclose any additional employment as part of the application process
Role subject to pre/post health check and ongoing drug/alcohol testing per company policy
Employment contingent upon successful training and ongoing compliance
🌱 Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! If you’re passionate about autonomy and keen to learn,
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