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Triage Specialist

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$115.60K - $137.30K/yr

You will bridge the gap between Detective Engineers, Triage Engineering and Component teams, you'll ... This is a highly collaborative and detail-oriented role with a direct impact on the performance and ...

This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our ... Supported by a Director of Health Services Nurse, Executive Director, Triage RN, Resident ...

Resident Assistant

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our ... Supported by a Director of Health Services Nurse, Executive Director, Triage RN, Resident ...

Resident Assistant

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$20.98 - $30.31/hr

This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our ... Supported by a Director of Health Services Nurse, Executive Director, Triage RN, Resident ...

This location also offers on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with our ... Supported by a Director of Health Services Nurse, Executive Director, Triage RN, Resident ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for director triage engineer in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.52 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Triage Engineer, you need deep expertise in incident management, systems troubleshooting, and technical leadership, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field and extensive experience in IT operations. Familiarity with monitoring tools (like Splunk or Datadog), ticketing systems (such as Jira or ServiceNow), and relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and crisis management skills help you guide teams and coordinate rapid responses to critical incidents. These competencies ensure swift resolution of high-impact technical issues and maintain organizational stability during complex outages.

How does a Director Triage Engineer typically interact with cross-functional teams to resolve high-priority technical incidents?

A Director Triage Engineer often collaborates closely with engineering, support, and product teams to quickly assess and prioritize technical incidents. They lead incident response meetings, assign tasks, and ensure clear communication between stakeholders to drive swift resolution. Their role is essential in bridging gaps between technical and non-technical teams, providing guidance, and making critical decisions under pressure. This position often requires balancing hands-on troubleshooting with strategic oversight.

What is a Director Triage Engineer?

A Director Triage Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for overseeing the process of evaluating, prioritizing, and directing incoming technical issues or incidents within an organization. They manage a team of triage engineers, set protocols for issue assessment, and collaborate with other departments to ensure critical problems are addressed efficiently. This role typically involves both hands-on technical troubleshooting and high-level strategic planning to optimize workflows and improve incident response times. Director Triage Engineers often work in environments such as IT operations, software development, or cybersecurity teams. Their expertise helps organizations minimize downtime and maintain high service quality.
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Triage Specialist

Wayve

Sunnyvale, CA • Hybrid

$115.60K - $137.30K/yr

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

The role 

As a Triage Specialist at Wayve, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the safety and reliability of our ADAS+ vehicle systems. You'll be responsible for Root Cause Analysis and producing Top Issue reports across our test environments and operational domains.You will bridge the gap between Detective Engineers, Triage Engineering and Component teams, you'll help accelerate triage outcomes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our development pipeline.

This is a highly collaborative and detail-oriented role with a direct impact on the performance and safety of Wayve's models.

Wayve.ai's office is located in Sunnyvale, California, at the centre of Silicon Valley. The office offers convenient access to public transit and is surrounded by a vibrant community of tech innovators, with a wide selection of nearby dining and recreational options.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform first-level analysis on real world run data
  • Partner closely with Detective Engineers to learn and discover the root cause of an issue.
  • Partner closely with Triage Engineers to develop automated solutions.
  • Support the full issue lifecycle: identification, investigation, resolution, documentation, and reporting.
  • Accurately add metadata to the on road interventions (i.e. Root Cause Labels, Jira Linking, Comments)
  • Effectively use Wayve's proprietary tooling.
  • Investigate complex or ambiguous runs that require deeper analysis or resolution.
  • Participate in regular standups to address emerging concerns, assign priorities, and adapt to process changes.
  • Deliver actionable feedback on triage tooling and suggest improvements to enhance usability and speed.
  • Contribute to process improvement and maintain a high standard of safety, efficiency, and rigor.
  • Accurately validate Triage automation bots
About You  

In order to set you up for success as a Triage Specialist at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.  

Essential 

  • Previous experience in ADAS, Autonomous Vehicles or Testing
  • Passion for Quality and Safety-first mindset.
  • Ability to learn and use a variety of internal tools and software platforms.
  • Comfort with technical terminology related to ADAS systems and software stacks.
  • Strong communication skills across cross-functional and time-zone-distributed teams.
  • Analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and bias-free problem-solving.
  • Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy, even over extended sessions.
  • Strong debugging, documentation, and investigation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable 

  • Experience with issue tracking and configuration management (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
  • Familiarity with software development concepts: source control, requirements analysis, build pipelines.
  • Exposure to software release workflows and release testing practices.
  • Basic experience with scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
  • SQL/data analysis proficiency for deeper log review and trend analysis.
  • Experience with AV testing or robotics systems.

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $$115,600 to $137,300, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.