almost 3 years ago
Remote, Americas +5 moreSenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$158k - $269k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop motion-planning software and algorithms for dynamic, uncertain, and interactive traffic scenarios.
- Build decision-making capabilities for autonomous trucks and robotaxis.
- Collaborate with engineers and research scientists on a reliable autonomy stack.
- Participate in technical and architecture discussions.
- Rapidly prototype and test new algorithms.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of industry experience.
- Experience with planning and decision-making approaches such as optimal control, optimization-based approaches, search methods, or probabilistic decision making.
- Production-quality coding skills in Python or C++.
- Strong problem-solving skills using linear algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability.
- Ability to prototype and test new algorithms rapidly.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to balance long-term goals with short-term problems.
- Passion for self-driving technologies and complex technical problem solving.
- Experience in the self-driving field and optimization experience are 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.
About Waabi
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.