The Role
The role involves advancing onboard sensor systems for autonomous vehicles, solving integration issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
Robots need to see the world they live in to make informed decisions. The Onboard Sensors Team brings that sight to our robot autonomous vehicles. We are currently growing our small group to support integrating, fielding, ruggedizing and productionizing our sensor systems to allow Waabi Driver to navigate roads and freeways - charting a new path forward in how freight is moved. We work with live vehicles everyday, learning how to best shape our sensor platform to fit our vision of the future.
Come help us build the most reliable AV platform and have a great time doing it!
You will…
- Help shape the Waabi sensors platform as we scale.
- Solve challenging integration issues across a number of sensor modalities (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras...).
- Deploy and debug software on real vehicles operating in the field daily.
- Integrate new types of sensors into existing and future onboard platforms.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary development teams to design and build innovative sensor solutions.
- Work closely with operations teams to understand live system behavior, resolve issues and form opinions on how we can mature our system going forward.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of industry experience working on fielded sensor systems (cameras, lidar, radar, GPS, IMU)
- Collaborating with large teams that span many disciplines from engineering to operations.
- Proficiency in C\C++ or Rust (we use Rust) in resource constrained environments.
- Independently led engineering effort to solve critical systems problems.
- Experience having fielded and debugged Linux systems below the application level.
Bonus:
- Some electronics experience - ability to read a schematic and use basic test equipment.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies.
- Knowledgeable of how time plays a role in coordinated systems.
- Passionate for developing efficient, readable and testable code.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $155,000 - $249,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi (US) Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Unlimited Vacation
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of industry experience working on fielded sensor systems (cameras, lidar, radar, GPS, IMU)
- Expert level C/C++ or Rust in resource constrained environments
- Experience fielding and debugging Linux systems below the application level
- Ability to read schematics and use basic test equipment
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The Company
What We Do
Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to “drive” safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology, logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem, including Khosla Ventures, Uber, 8VC, Radical Ventures, OMERS Ventures and BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund. To learn more visit: waabi.ai Press: [email protected] Business: [email protected]
