
About Waabi
Leading the way in self-driving technology innovation
Key Highlights
- Raised $272.4 million in Series A funding
- Partnership with Volvo for autonomous truck development
- Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 201-500 employees focused on AI and autonomy
Waabi, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is at the forefront of AI-powered self-driving technology, aiming to bring commercially viable autonomous vehicles to the market. With $272.4 million raised in Series A funding, Waabi partners with Volvo to develop the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, integrating...
🎁 Benefits
Waabi offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, and generous PTO to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Waabi fosters a culture of innovation and technical excellence, emphasizing an AI-first approach to tackle the complexities of self-driving technology...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Waabi is hiring a Senior / Staff Software Engineer for their Simulation Platform team to enhance their self-driving simulator, Waabi World. You'll work with technologies like Docker and Agile methodologies, requiring experience in autonomous systems and distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building complex systems for autonomous vehicles or robotics. Your background includes working with simulation platforms and you are familiar with the intricacies of machine learning and AI technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, which you have applied in previous roles to enhance team productivity and project outcomes.
Your technical expertise includes experience with Docker and distributed systems, allowing you to design and implement scalable solutions that can handle large-scale simulations. You have a solid foundation in software development principles and are comfortable working with various programming languages and tools. You are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to the advancement of self-driving technology.
Desirable
Experience with Bazel and sensor data processing is a plus, as is familiarity with orchestration software for simulation components. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
As a Senior / Staff Software Engineer on the Simulation Platform team, you will contribute to the development and improvement of Waabi World, our state-of-the-art self-driving simulator. Your role will involve enhancing the scalability and performance of the simulation platform, ensuring it can efficiently run simulations at a large scale. You will design and implement orchestration software that integrates various simulation subcomponents, including the onboard autonomy system and data-driven actor models.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers and software engineers, to ensure that the simulation platform meets the needs of the autonomous vehicle development process. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and efficiency of our development cycles, helping to bring self-driving technology closer to commercialization.
What we offer
At Waabi, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is at the forefront of our mission. You will be part of a world-class team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI and self-driving technology. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to revolutionize transportation and make a positive impact on the world.
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