About the role
Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, 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 You will... - Collaborate closely with autonomy and algorithm engineers to scale safe self-driving systems using an AI-first approach. - Expand the model deployment pipeline to new GPUs and embedded systems for the next generation of our onboard compute system. - Use frameworks such as TensorRT and modelopt to optimize the models running on the truck. - Create and benchmark new CUDA kernels for inference. - Comprehensively profile model runtime and memory to pinpoint performance bottlenecks.
Qualifications: - MS/PhD or Bachelors degree with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study. - Solid coding proficiency in a variety of coding languages including Python, C++ or Rust. - Experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch. - Skilled in profiling CPU and GPU code using tools such as PyTorch Profiler and NVIDIA Nsight. - Experience with Nvidia embedded platforms such as Nvidia Jetson or Thor. - 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 in model compilation and exporting, interaction with lower level concepts like TensorRT. - Experience in identifying when custom CUDA kernels are needed, and implementing them. - Experience in Bazel build systems, and integrating third party packages into dev environments. \n \n The US yearly salary range for this role is: $141,000 - $249,000 in addition to competitive
perks &
benefits. Waabi’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: Waabi provides a competitive
benefits package that includes: - Competitive
compensation and equity awards. - Health and Wellness
benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. - 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. - World-class facility that includes a gym, games room (ping pong table, video game consoles, board games, etc), multiple collaborative working spaces and a gorgeous patio!(when in office) - As we grow, this list continues to evolve! Waabi is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment for all employees. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
About Waabi
Waabi is a Physical AI company building generative AI-powered autonomous driving technology, with a primary focus on self-driving trucks for long-haul freight and an expansion into robotaxis. Its platform combines an end-to-end AI model (the Waabi Driver) with a large-scale neural simulator (Waabi World) to train and validate autonomous systems at scale. Customers include logistics operators and OEM partners such as Volvo Group and Uber Freight.
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Job details
Salary
$141,000 - $249,000
Location
Remote
Funding
Total raised
$1.3B
Last stage
Series C
Investors
Founders
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