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Waabi · 2 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Onboard Software (Sensors)

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$150K/yr - $213K/yr
date3+ years exp

Waabi is a company focused on integrating and productionizing sensor systems for autonomous vehicles. The Software Engineer on the Onboard Sensors Team will work on solving integration issues and deploying software on real vehicles, collaborating with various teams to enhance their sensor platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Solve challenging integration issues across a number of sensor modalities (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras...)
Deploy and debug software on real vehicles operating in the field daily
Integrate new types of sensors into existing and future onboard platforms
Work closely with multidisciplinary development teams to design and build innovative sensor solutions
Work closely with operations teams to understand live system behavior, resolve issues and form opinions on how we can mature our system going forward

Qualification

Fielded sensor systemsC/C++RustDebugging Linux systemsIntegration of sensorsPassion for self-drivingElectronics experienceCollaboration

Required

3+ years of industry experience working on fielded sensor systems (cameras, lidar, radar, GPS, IMU)
Enjoy collaborating with teams that span many disciplines from engineering to operations
Have a passion for developing efficient, readable and testable code
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust (we use Rust), ideally in resource constrained environments
Comfort debugging Linux systems problems below the application level
Passionate about self-driving technologies
Some electronics experience - ability to reach a schematic and use basic test equipment

Benefits

Competitive perks & benefits
Equity incentive awards
Annual performance bonus

Company

Waabi

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Waabi is pioneering Physical AI starting with autonomous trucking.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://waabi.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Waabi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (6)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$283.04M
Key Investors
Volvo Group Venture CapitalKhosla Ventures
2024-06-18Series B· $200.48M
2023-01-18Series Unknown
2021-06-08Series A· $82.55M

Leadership Team

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Raquel Urtasun
Founder & CEO
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Lior Ron
COO
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