Waabi

Autonomous trucking software licensing to OEMs

Sensors Team Lead

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands-on experience related to LiDAR, radar, and camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
At least 5 years in a leadership role.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems.
Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development.
Experience developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships.
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Open-mindedness, collaboration, and willingness to assist others.
Passion for self-driving technologies, complex problems, and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive the technical direction and create the overall strategy and roadmap for sensor development.
Develop a technical plan aligned with development of the Waabi Driver across multiple generations, maturity stages, and verticals.
Maintain strategic technical relationships with sensor vendors to stay informed about the latest technologies and options.
Lead comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples using test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle, and develop related supporting tools.
Drive development of Waabi sensor requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams.
Oversee the sensor integration pipeline and ensure raw data is correctly ingested into the compute platform.
Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized resolution, frame rate, and field-of-view settings provided by the Autonomy and AI team.
Implement systems to monitor data integrity and identify issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference.
Define standards for a clean sensor and develop validation methods, supporting event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy and AI.
Work closely with Autonomy and AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance.
Collaborate with the Simulation team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing.
Provide technical direction and leadership to the team, ensuring cohesion and alignment with the overarching technical strategy.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with GNSS and/or IMU.
Technical experience developing self-driving vehicles.

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...

Sensor Development
- Responsible for driving the technical direction and creating the overall strategy/roadmap for Waabi.
- Developing a technical plan that aligns with the development of the Waabi Driver over multiple generations and stages of maturity for different verticals.
Sensor Evaluation and Requirements
- Maintain strategic technical relationships with all sensor vendors to stay informed on the latest technologies and options.
- Lead the comprehensive testing and evaluation of new sensor samples utilizing test fixtures and the Sensor Mule vehicle along with the development of the related tooling to support.
- Drive the development of Waabi Sensor Requirements in collaboration with the Systems and Hardware Systems teams.
Integration and Optimization
- Oversee the entire sensor integration pipeline, ensuring raw data is correctly ingested into the compute platform.
- Manage sensor configuration to align with optimized settings (resolution, frame rate, FOV) provided by the Autonomy & AI team.
Health, Reliability, and Safety
- Implement systems for monitoring data integrity, identifying issues such as corrupt data, latency, or environmental interference.
- Define standards for what constitutes a ‘clean sensor’ and develop validation methods, supporting the development of event-based cleaning triggers in coordination with Autonomy & AI.
- Work closely with Autonomy & AI on application-level monitoring of data quality to support overall autonomy performance.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with the Sim team to build accurate sensor simulation models and validate them through rigorous testing.
- Provide technical direction and leadership to the team, ensuring cohesion and alignment with the overarching technical strategy.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in related hands-on experience with Lidar, Radar and Camera, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
5+ years in a leadership role
Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in leading technical teams in sensor development, validation, or integration for complex systems.
Deep technical knowledge of automotive or robotics sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras).
Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap development.
Experience in developing sensor requirements and managing vendor relationships.
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Open-minded and collaborative team player with a willingness to assist others.
Passionate about self-driving technologies, tackling complex problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Bonus/nice to have:

Experience with GNSS and/or IMU.
Technical experience in developing self-driving vehicles.

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!

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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