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.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Dallas, 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
As a Software Engineer in Sensor Simulation, you will create the next generation of sensor simulation software for autonomous driving. You will collaborate with our team of world-renowned scientists and engineers to build innovative, practical, and scalable rendering and content creation solutions for self-driving. We value original, high-impact ideas and rigorous experimental validation.
You will…
- Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Research Scientists and Engineers working on building a cutting-edge and high-fidelity data-driven multi-sensor simulation stack leveraging graphics, computer vision, and ML.
- Design and implement software for sensor simulation powered by generative AI with scale and performance top of mind, increasing throughput for dataset generation and scaling interactive closed-loop scenarios with the Waabi Driver.
- Participate and share ideas in technical and architecture discussions, collaborating with researchers and engineers.
- Advocate and set patterns for software development.
Qualifications:
- MS/PhD or Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study.
- Experience with a variety of backend technologies and languages. Examples: Python, C++, Rust.
- Some experience in reading and developing production quality software, versus only creating prototypes/proof of concepts.
- Understanding of test-driven and API-driven development methodologies.
- Experience designing interfaces between systems.
- Experience with system design/architecture, algorithms, data structure design, and low level threading and graphics.
- Experience working with internal cross-functional partners/stakeholders when building software frameworks.
- Experience with software performance, optimization, and profiling.
- Experience with concurrency and determinism.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
Bonus/nice to have:
- Experience with game development or building simulators.
- Experience in autonomous systems, robotics or machine learning.
- Experience working in parallel computing environments and in emulation at scale.
- Experience building software systems from scratch.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $158,000 - $269,000 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 (for full-time employees only).
- 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.
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