Waabi

Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

Waabi$158K — $269K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS/PhD or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in Computer Science, Robotics, or relevant field.
  • Expertise in decision-making approaches such as optimal control or probabilistic methods.
  • Proficiency in Python or C++ for production-quality coding.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in linear algebra, geometry, and statistics.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and test algorithms.
  • Collaborative mindset and readiness to assist colleagues.
  • Goal-oriented while navigating short-term challenges.
  • Genuine passion for self-driving technology and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop motion planning software and algorithms for self-driving vehicles.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team using an AI-first approach.
  • Engage in technical discussions contributing to architecture and reliability of the autonomy stack.
  • Prototype and test new algorithms in dynamic traffic scenarios.
  • Share innovative ideas with team members to enhance project outcomes.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision for full-time employees.
  • Unlimited Vacation policy for work-life balance.
  • Flexible working hours and support for remote work.
  • Free drinks, snacks, and catered meals in the office.
  • Regular team bonding activities and social events.
  • Dynamic benefits package that evolves with company growth.
Full Job Description
You will...

- Design and develop motion planning software and algorithms, building the brain which orchestrates decision making in dynamic, uncertain and interactive traffic scenarios.

- Be part of a team of multidisciplinary Engineers and Research Scientists using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.

- Participate and share ideas in technical and architecture discussions, collaborating with researchers and engineers to build a reliable autonomy stack for self-driving vehicles.

Qualifications:

- MS/PhD or Bachelor degree with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Robotics and/or similar technical field(s) of study.

- Experience in planning/decision making approaches (e.g., optimal control, optimization based approaches, search methods, probabilistic decision making).

- Production-quality coding skill in Python or C++.

- Solid problem solving skills using linear algebra, geometry, statistics & probability.

- Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms.

- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.

- Able to maintain progress towards long-term goals while working on short-term problems.

- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus/nice to have:

- Experience working in self-driving field.

- Experience in optimization.

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!

About Waabi

Waabi is an artificial intelligence company that develops self-driving car technology. The company's focus is on developing a system that can safely and efficiently navigate complex urban environments. Waabi's technology is based on deep learning algorithms that allow the system to learn from experience and improve over time. The company was founded in 2021 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Waabi
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2021
NASDAQ

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