Waabi

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Software/Firmware Engineer

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2 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, USA or San Francisco, CA, USAMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Develop software and firmware for HIL benches, including test runners, simulation and stimulation interfaces, fault-injection tooling, and bench-control software.
  • Build interfaces that provide synthetic vehicle dynamics and sensor data to embedded modules and inject CAN/Ethernet messages.
  • Implement automated requirement-based tests for timing, fault handling, mode transitions, and disengagements on real hardware.
  • Integrate HIL execution into CI for automated firmware and software release validation, test-modality tracking, and result reporting.
  • Develop instrumentation and data-acquisition software for hardware timestamping, analog triggers, and endurance-run analysis.
  • Bring up bench configurations, debug hardware/software interactions, and support Embedded, Autonomy, and V&V teams.
  • Analyze and document test data for hardware, autonomy, and systems engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 4+ years of experience developing software for HIL, embedded test automation, or real-time test systems.
  • Strong Python programming skills and working proficiency in C, C++, or Rust for embedded or real-time contexts.
  • Hands-on experience with automotive communication interfaces, including CAN and automotive Ethernet, plus message injection, logging, and debugging.
  • Experience building test automation frameworks and integrating hardware tests into CI pipelines.
  • Comfort working with oscilloscopes, DAQs, power supplies, E-loads, and hardware/software debugging.
  • Strong Linux proficiency for command-line workflows, system utilities, and bench infrastructure.
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Experience with RTOS and real-time Linux is a bonus.
  • Experience with plant modeling and vehicle-dynamics simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE ASM, CarSim, or custom tools is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 and safety MCU architectures is a bonus.
  • Experience with PyQt or web-based test-operator tooling is a bonus.
  • Firmware development experience on automotive microcontrollers is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards are provided.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available.
  • Paid parental, medical, and family care leave is provided.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Retirement savings plans include 401(k) or RRSP options.
  • Health savings account contribution options are available.
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals are provided when in the office.
  • Regular on-site, off-site, and virtual team-building activities and social events are offered.
  • Additional benefits are tailored to specific country locations.

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About Waabi

201-500 employees

Waabi builds AI-driven self-driving technology for long‑haul freight, centered on the Waabi Driver autonomous trucking system and the Waabi World simulator. The company partners with carriers and vehicle makers to commercialize autonomous trucks and explores robotaxi applications. Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is privately held, headquartered in Toronto, with offices in San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh.

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