Applied Scientist - Embodied Language @ Wayve

At Wayve we're 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. About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career! The role This is a core research role focused on advancing language and reasoning in embodied systems using state-of-the-art foundation models. The candidate will have the opportunity to build on Wayve’s extensive video-learning infrastructure and contribute to a high-impact program aimed at unlocking generalization, planning, and understanding in real-world embodied systems. This work will shape both our scientific direction and future product capabilities, with potential applications beyond driving into manipulation and generalist robotics. Key responsibilities: Design and lead research on language and reasoning for embodied foundation models Develop and… Apply To This Job