Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Hardware-in-the-Loop Team Lead

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 7 years of experience in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), embedded systems testing, or verification and validation (V&V) for safety-critical systems, including demonstrated experience building HIL programs or labs from early stages.
Hands-on experience architecting and building custom HIL platforms and using off-the-shelf systems.
Deep knowledge of automotive interfaces and debugging, including Controller Area Network (CAN), automotive Ethernet, and related protocols.
Strong understanding of simulation and stimulation approaches, including plant modeling, vehicle dynamics simulation, and message-level injection for logical state testing.
Proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks, and experience integrating hardware testing into continuous integration pipelines.
Demonstrated technical leadership, including leading engineers, driving cross-functional projects with high ambiguity, and communicating across hardware and software organizations.
Strong technical writing skills for communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead the HIL program, owning strategy, architecture, roadmap, and execution across hardware and software organizations.
Define and deliver a tiered HIL architecture, from lightweight component-level benches for a single electronic control unit under test through embedded-system benches to full-system integration benches, scaled across multiple vehicle platforms and original equipment manufacturer programs.
Verify critical electrical, timing, and fault-handling requirements from full-vehicle testing on HIL benches, ensuring only mature software reaches vehicles.
Own safety-critical fault injection on real hardware, including power loss, autonomy disconnect, redundant power failover, and other destructive or high-risk scenarios, verifying them in a safe environment before track deployment.
Validate real-time constraints, such as control-loop update intervals, using hardware timestamping and instrumented measurement with oscilloscopes and high-speed data acquisition.
Integrate HIL testing into continuous integration and the firmware and software release process, including automated smoke testing and test modality tracking.
Partner with Embedded Systems, Systems & Safety, Autonomy, V&V, and Infrastructure teams to define requirements coverage and unblock development.
Plan bench capacity and hardware resources, including electronic control units, actuators, and harnessing, as well as headcount as the program scales; hire and grow the HIL team.
Establish program documentation, processes, and success metrics, including fault-injection coverage, release validation time, and timing compliance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and real-time safety-critical systems.
Experience with heterogeneous compute platforms, such as NVIDIA DRIVE-class systems-on-chip and safety microcontrollers, in HIL environments.
Experience with fault-injection hardware, load boxes, and breakout and harness design for bench systems.
Prior experience in autonomous vehicles, trucking, or other complex vehicle programs spanning multiple platforms.

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...

Lead Waabi's HIL program, owning the strategy, architecture, roadmap, and execution across Hardware and Software organizations.
Define and deliver a tiered HIL architecture — from lightweight component-level benches (single ECU under test) through embedded-system benches to full-system integration benches — scaled across multiple vehicle platforms and OEM programs.
Verification of critical electrical, timing, and fault-handling requirements from full-vehicle testing onto HIL benches, ensuring only mature software reaches the vehicle.
Own safety-critical fault injection on real hardware: power loss, autonomy disconnect, redundant power failover, and other destructive or high-risk scenarios verified in a safe environment before track deployment.
Validate real-time constraints (e.g., control loop update intervals) using hardware timestamping and instrumented measurement (oscilloscopes, high-speed DAQ).
Integrate HIL testing into CI and the firmware/software release process, including automated smoke testing and test modality tracking.
Partner closely with Embedded Systems, Systems & Safety, Autonomy, V&V, and Infrastructure teams to define requirements coverage and unblock development.
Plan bench capacity, hardware resources (ECUs, actuators, harnessing), and headcount as the program scales; hire and grow the HIL team.
Establish documentation, processes, and success metrics for the program (fault-injection coverage, release validation time, timing compliance).

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
7+ years of experience in HIL, embedded systems test, or V&V for safety-critical systems, with demonstrated experience building HIL programs or labs from early stages.
Hands-on experience architecting and building custom HIL platforms as well as using OTS systems.
Deep knowledge of automotive interfaces and debugging: CAN, automotive Ethernet, and related protocols.
Strong understanding of simulation vs. stimulation approaches — plant modeling and vehicle dynamics simulation as well as message-level injection for logical state testing.
Proficiency in Python and test automation frameworks; experience integrating hardware test into CI pipelines.
Demonstrated technical leadership: leading engineers, driving cross-functional projects with high ambiguity, and communicating across hardware and software organizations.
Excellent technical writing skills for effective communication and documentation.
Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus:

Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and real-time safety-critical systems.
Experience with heterogeneous compute platforms (e.g., NVIDIA DRIVE-class SoCs, safety MCUs) in HIL environments.
Experience with fault-injection hardware, load boxes, and breakout/harness design for bench systems.
Prior experience in autonomous vehicles, trucking, or other complex vehicle programs spanning multiple platforms.

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
Paid parental, medical and family care leave.
Generous PTO Policy.
Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.
Health savings account contribution options.
Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).
Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.
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.

About the Company

Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Waabi develops autonomous trucking technology. Its flagship Waabi Driver is a self-driving system that can be trained to make decisions, apply learned skills to new routes and terrains, and work with different hardware setups. A key part of its approach is Waabi World, a sophisticated simulation environment that lets the system be trained and tested virtually, reducing real-world driving miles, lowering costs, and increasing safety. The company licenses this technology to trucking fleets and OEMs for factory-level integration, aiming for large-scale commercialization. What sets Waabi apart is its emphasis on end-to-end training, geography and hardware adaptability, and its strong leadership in AI and self-driving research. Its goal is to bring safe, affordable autonomous trucking to scale by licensing the Waabi Driver to industry players and enabling widespread deployment.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $1B
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2021

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