Waabi

Research Engineer, Learnable Planner (Integration)

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over 1 year ago
Remote, United States +5 moreMid Level

Base Salary

$159k - $296k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Integrate machine learning models into the production motion-planning stack from development through validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Develop simulation interfaces and pipelines for testing prototype and production planning models.
  • Collaborate with motion-planning sub-teams and research scientists to improve planner architecture and develop representations for end-to-end solutions.
  • Write high-quality, well-structured, and tested code while supporting engineering excellence.
  • Work with large datasets and Waabi World, the company’s high-fidelity closed-loop simulator.
  • Apply advances from artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and self-driving research.
  • Contribute to publishing research findings in conferences and on Waabi’s blog.

Requirements

  • Master’s or PhD in machine learning, computer science, engineering, or a related field; exceptional bachelor’s students may also be considered.
  • Experience with ML-based or classical planning and decision-making techniques, including imitation learning, reinforcement learning, optimization-based approaches, search methods, or probabilistic reasoning.
  • Ability and interest in turning research ideas into practical real-world solutions.
  • Solid understanding of computing fundamentals, including code efficiency.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, and/or CUDA.
  • Preferred experience deploying ML/DL models to production motion-planning or related robotics stacks.
  • Preferred experience with model evaluation, introspection, and fine-tuning.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning literature and current state-of-the-art techniques is preferred.
  • Familiarity with model compilation, TensorRT, and CUDA kernels is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Flexible hours and work-from-home support.
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when working in the office.
  • Regular on-site, off-site, and virtual team-building activities and social events.
  • US-based role with offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh; workplace support includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

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