Waabi

Senior / Staff ML Training Optimization Engineer

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6 months ago
Remote, Americas +5 moreSenior / Staff+

Base Salary

$141k - $249k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build standardized distributed training frameworks for research and production.
  • Improve training stability, efficiency, and resource utilization.
  • Profile model runtime and memory to identify CPU and GPU performance bottlenecks.
  • Evaluate and integrate technologies such as custom CUDA kernels, quantization-aware training and inference, and compilation and deployment techniques.
  • Collaborate with researchers and ML engineers on resource-usage best practices.
  • Create and improve tooling and dashboards to drive adoption of the training improvements.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field with at least 4 years of industry experience, or an MS/PhD in a similar field.
  • Strong coding proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Jax.
  • Experience profiling CPU and GPU code using tools such as PyTorch Profiler and NVIDIA Nsight.
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to help others.
  • Passion for self-driving technologies and solving difficult technical problems.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Unlimited vacation.
  • Flexible hours and work-from-home support.
  • Drinks, snacks, and catered meals when working in the office.
  • Team-building activities and social events held on-site, off-site, and virtually.
  • Access to an office facility with a gym, games room, collaborative spaces, and patio when working in the office.
Waabi

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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