Infrastructure Engineer

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 As Wayve grows across continents, we're seeking a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of our Israel site’s infrastructure and network operations. This is not a siloed role—it's a highly collaborative position where you'll serve as the key technical owner for network and site infrastructure, working closely with: Our central networking team in London IT support engineers in the US, UK and Japan Global cloud infrastructure teams As the first infrastructure-focused hire in Israel, you’ll help establish the foundation of Wayve’s local IT and infrastructure presence. While the role is primarily centred on infrastructure and networking, it will also involve light hands-on IT support for the Herzliya office as the local team grows. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, and helping scale systems to support AI development and autonomous vehicle testing around the world. Network Operations & Site Infrastructure Design, deploy, and maintain wired and wireless networks, VPNs, VLANs, and firewall policies at the Israel site. Serve as local owner of networking and infrastructure—resolving outages, optimizing performance, and supporting new deployments. Provide local operational support for the Israel site, helping extend global infrastructure standards and acting as the first point of contact for site-level infrastructure needs. Work hand-in-hand with London-based network engineers to uphold configuration consistency, observability, and security. Cross-Team Collaboration Act as the first line of engineering-level support for infra and networking queries raised by on-site and remote teams. Collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure seamless hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments. Build trusted relationships with local teams by being approachable, communicative, and focused on resolving issues quickly and effectively. Engage with technical and non-technical teams alike, ensuring clear communication and empathy in every interaction. Act as a bridge between local site needs and global infrastructure goals, contributing to a consistent, scalable technical footprint. Automation & Tooling Support automation of network configurations and site setup using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible. Contribute to documentation, scripts, and internal tooling to make infra operations repeatable and reliable. Security & Standards Implement and maintain secure access controls, certificate management, and encryption practices aligned with Wayve’s InfoSec guidelines. Ensure local networking and infrastructure follow global security and compliance standards. Scalability & Growth Contribute to the global expansion of Wayve’s infrastructure footprint, providing input on new sites, vendor engagement, and site readiness. Support high-bandwidth environments for data offload and development workflows used by AI and autonomy teams. Core Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, networking, or DevOps roles. Strong command of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS), routing/switching, and enterprise networking platforms (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, MikroTik). Hands-on Linux systems administration experience. Scripting ability in Bash and/or Python for automation and tooling. Experience operating in hybrid on-prem and cloud environments; Azure experience is a plus. Familiarity with IT security best practices, including VPNs, endpoint controls, and certificate management. Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Problem Solving & Ownership Enjoys puzzle-solving and building efficient, scalable systems. Takes initiative and operates independently in a high-trust, low-oversight environment. Able to manage and prioritize tasks across stakeholders and sites. Teamwork & Communication Comfortable