Demo Lead

Demo Lead

Requirements

• Experience in technical operations, product/program management, or field engineering—ideally in robotics, AV, or deep tech environments.
• Proven experience leading high-stakes product demos or customer engagements.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing or building teams.
• Operationally rigorous, with an ability to design and improve scalable systems and processes.
• Comfortable interfacing with engineers, executives, and external stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

• Own Demo Operations End-to-End: Lead all demo activities from scheduling and prep to execution and debriefs. Establish operational best practices, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Lead and Grow the Demo Team: Recruit, manage, and mentor a team of Demo Operators and Coordinators to ensure world-class delivery at scale.
• Program Management: Drive the demo roadmap across stakeholders, aligning with product milestones, customer needs, and company goals.
• Demo Strategy & Innovation: Design and refine demo scenarios that effectively showcase our AV capabilities, tailoring for various use cases and audiences.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure all demo vehicles, environments, and support systems are consistently maintained, tested, and ready for action.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Track performance, gather feedback, and iterate on processes to raise the bar over time.
• Scale Nationwide: Design and deliver demo activations outside Sunnyvale, including full roadshows and remote pilot deployments across the US.
• Route Design Expertise: Use local knowledge, Google My Maps, and Wayve’s console system to craft engaging, repeatable, realistic, and technically sound demo routes—both in familiar cities and entirely new locations.
• Master the Console System: Operate Wayve’s internal tools to plan routes, monitor demo vehicles, and ensure a safe and consistent experience across demos.
• Cross-Functional Program Delivery: Partner with Engineering, Product, Vehicle Ops, Safety, and Comms to align on messaging, vehicle readiness, and delivery cadence.
• Customer & Stakeholder Experience: Deliver polished, high-stakes demo experiences to a range of audiences—from government officials and investors to OEM partners and press.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AV systems, safety procedures, or vehicle testing protocols.