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2024 Phd Summer Research Intern

Posted on 2/24/2024

Waabi

Waabi

51-200 employees

Develops autonomous trucking solutions and simulators

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$34 - $60Hourly

+ Competitive perks + Benefits package + Flexible hours + Work from home support + Daily drinks + Snacks + Catered meals + Team building activities + Social events

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Lab & Research
Interdisciplinary Research
Physical Sciences
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • Pursuing PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics or similar technical field(s) of study
  • Demonstrated research/software engineering experience through previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, and/or research projects and papers
  • At least one publication in top Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Robotics conferences
  • Strong quantitative background and coursework in or working knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and probability
  • Proficient in reading and coding in Python and/or C++
  • Open-minded and collaborative team player with willingness to help others
  • Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions
Responsibilities
  • Lead or Contribute to an AI research project
  • Design, implement, train, and optimize novel algorithms on self-driving vehicles and various production systems
  • Submit and publish work externally at top machine learning, computer vision, and robotics conferences
  • Post to the company blog and release open source projects

Waabi specializes in autonomous trucking solutions with the Waabi Driver, designed for seamless factory-level OEM integration and scalable commercial deployment. Their proprietary Waabi World simulator represents a significant advancement by enabling the development of self-driving systems in a virtual environment, which reduces the need for extensive real-world testing. The company provides a dynamic workplace where employees are engaged in innovative technology development, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation solutions. This focus on pioneering technology and industry impact makes Waabi an appealing place to work for those interested in shaping the future of autonomous transportation.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$82.7M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

122%
INACTIVE